Title:
Direct detection of molecular gas reservoir in the circumgalactic medium of a brightest cluster galaxy
Agreement Number:
23JWGO2A03
Agreement Value:
$76,450.00
Agreement Date:
Feb 15, 2024 - Mar 31, 2026
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.
To begin to unravel the formation history of massive galaxies, this pilot project will provide a first comprehensive view towards a target nearly four billion light years away. The target, situated in the core of a galaxy cluster, is forming stars at an unusually high rate while harbouring one of the largest known molecular gas reservoirs in a cluster core. This project will shed light on the growth of the target massive galaxy by examining the physical conditions of the gas fueling its star formation.
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:
Vancouver, British Columbia, CA V6T 1Z3
Reference Number:
003-2023-2024-Q4-00083
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient's Legal Name:
The University of British Columbia
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.