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Title:
The PHANGS/ASTROSAT FUV Atlas of Nearby Galaxies
Agreement Number:
19ASTROSA2
Agreement Value:
$28,437.74
Agreement Date:
Mar 16, 2020 - Mar 31, 2021
Description:
This grant will support the analysis of a sample of 23 nearby galaxies using data from the Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope (UVIT) on the ASTROSAT satellite. The team will also use maps from the Atacama Large Millimeter/Submillimeter Array (ALMA) and the combined images will provide the highest resolution view into these nearby galaxies. The goal is better understanding how stars form out of cold molecular gas in galaxies.
Organization:
Canadian Space Agency
Expected Results:

The Research component of the program provides financial support to organizations to conduct space related research and development in priority areas. It will support targeted knowledge development and innovation to sustain and enhance the Canadian capacity to use space to address national needs and priorities in the future.

Location:
Edmonton, Alberta, CA T5J 4P6
Reference Number:
003-2019-2020-Q4-04380
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Academia
Additional Information:

One payment made over the financial year 2019/20.
Late Disclosure:
Expected quarter 4 2020-2021
Disclosed quarter 3 2021-2022

Recipient's Legal Name:
University of Alberta
Program:
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
Program Purpose:

This program supports knowledge development and innovation in the CSA's priority areas while increasing the awareness and participation of Canadians in space-related disciplines and activities.

The Research Component aims to support the development of science and technology; foster the continual development of a critical mass of researchers and highly qualified people in Canada; and support information gathering and space-related studies and research pertaining to Canadian Space Agency priorities.