Title:
UVIT Imaging of the Coma Cluster - The Fossil Record of Star Formation
Agreement Number:
19ASTROSA3
Agreement Value:
$22,800.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 16, 2020 - Mar 31, 2021
Description:
This grant will support the analysis of data obtained in Cycle 05 (and GT06) with AstroSat, to study star formation in the Coma cluster of galaxies. AstroSat provides unique, high spatial resolution imaging in the ultraviolet part of the spectrum. Because the dominant contribution to ultraviolet emission in galaxies is from high-mass, short-lived stars, this light traces recent star formation. AstroSat enables us, for the first time, to identify how this star formation is distributed throughout nearby galaxies and to distinguish star formation from other sources of ultraviolet emission. This project will allow Canadian scientists to make a transformative study of the Coma cluster, establishing whether or not the large scale environment influences the nature of star formation in galaxies, a longstanding problem in astrophysics.
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:
Waterloo, Ontario, CA N2L 3G1
Reference Number:
003-2019-2020-Q4-04382
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
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 Waterloo
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.