The TESS/Kepler Asteroseismic Science Consortia (respectively TASC and KASC) consist in international scientific collaborations formed around the asteroseismic activities of NASA's TESS and Kepler space missions. An annual series of conferences, the most important in the field of asteroseismology, has been held since their inception. This culminated in the organization, in 2024, of the 8th TESS/15th Kepler Asteroseismic Science Consortium Workshop (TASC8/KASC15) in Porto, Portugal.

The past decade has witnessed significant advancements in the development and application of precise asteroseismic probes of stellar astrophysics, covering different aspects of the physics in various types of stars. Asteroseismology has emerged as a powerful tool, successfully integrating with other techniques to study stars, planetary systems, and stellar populations. The ongoing refinement of the theoretical framework, through improved models, and the employment of precise data analysis methods continue to broaden the influence of asteroseismology on stellar astrophysics in general.

TASC8/KASC15 welcomed the international astronomical community to Porto and aimed to serve as a platform for a comprehensive review and discussion of the latest findings in the field of asteroseismology. The focus was placed on new ways of improving the physics in stellar models, addressing aspects such as convection, angular momentum transport, magnetic fields, and mixing. Additionally, the workshop delved into approaches for leveraging the wealth of existing and upcoming data. Recognizing the synergies with other topics, ranging from Galactic astronomy to exoplanets, the program also featured sessions dedicated to these interdisciplinary connections.

Organizing institutions:

Instituto de Astrofísica e Ciências do Espaço
Centro de Astrofísica da Universidade do Porto
Universidade do Porto

Sponsors:

Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
White Dwarf Research Corporation
Protocolo de Cooperação U.Porto - CGD

TASC8/KASC15 — 8th TESS/15th Kepler Asteroseismic Science Consortium Workshop

TASC8/KASC15 — 8th TESS/15th Kepler Asteroseismic Science Consortium Workshop