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Title:

ASTROSAT multi-wavelenght imaging survey of M31 central and northeast regions

Agreement Number:

19ASTROSA1

Agreement Value:

$45,000.00

Agreement Date:

Mar 16, 2020 - Mar 31, 2020

Description:

This grant will support the analysis of six southwest fields of the Andromeda Galaxy (M31) obtained with AstroSat. It will also support the analysis of the August 2019 X-ray outburst of the millisecond pulsar SAX J1808-3658.

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:

Calgary, Alberta, CA T2N 1N4

Reference Number:

003-2019-2020-Q4-04381

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 Calgary

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.