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Title:

Using AstroSat Imaging to Measure Radiative Heating in Nearby Galaxies

Agreement Number:

23ASTALBER

Agreement Value:

$38,631.00

Agreement Date:

Mar 21, 2023 - Mar 31, 2024

Description:

This grant will fund a project dedicated to UVIT imaging of a sample of nearby galaxies with the goal of measuring radiative heating and study how the absorbed light can disrupt star formation and even slow down or halt galaxy evolution.

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 T6G 2M7

Reference Number:

003-2022-2023-Q4-00048

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Academia

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.