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Title:

ASTROSAT data analysis: multi-wavelength studies of M31, NGC205 and Hercules X-1

Agreement Number:

Agreement Value:

$45,000.00

Agreement Date:

Mar 29, 2022 - Mar 31, 2023

Description:

Following the AstroSat Funding Offer 2021 sent to eligible researchers on October 18th 2021, the CSA is providing funding via a Grant Agreement to the university to conduct research with AstroSat data. This project will investigate the stars, stellar clusters, structure and history of M31 and NGC205; and study the structure of Hercules X-1 binary using ASTROSAT UVIT and X-ray observations.

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:

003-2021-2022-Q4-00010

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Academia

Additional Information:

Funding will be distributed over 1 financial year (FY) as follows:
Year 1 (FY 21/22): $45,000

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.