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Title:

Shaken and Stirred Shocks and Turbulence in the Stephan's Quintet Warm Molecular Filament

Agreement Number:

23JWGO2B13

Agreement Value:

$49,995.00

Agreement Date:

Jan 31, 2024 - Dec 31, 2025

Description:

Following the JWST ERS and Cycle 2 GO Announcement of Opportunity published on July 6, 2023, the CSA is providing funding via a Grant Agreement to the university to conduct their research using the JWST data. This project will study a compact group of five galaxies called Stephan’s Quintet. Previous infrared observations have shown that the dominant emission from the tidal stream is from fragile, warm molecular hydrogen. This warm gas somehow co-exists with million-degree X-ray-emitting gas. Mid-infrared imaging spectroscopy observations will answer the questions about why such strong molecular hydrogen exists in such a hostile environment and how stars can form there.

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:

London, Ontario, CA N6A 3K7

Reference Number:

003-2023-2024-Q4-00080

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Academia

Recipient's Legal Name:

The University of Western Ontario

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.