Ray Jayawardhana

Professor, University of Toronto

Strange New Worlds

Renowned astronomer and author Ray Jayawardhana brings news from the front lines of the epic quest to find planets - and alien life - beyond our solar system. He vividly recounts the stories of the scientists and the remarkable breakthroughs that have ushered in this extraordinary age of exploration. He describes the latest findings - including his own - that are challenging our view of the cosmos and casting new light on the origins and evolution of planets and planetary systems.