Title:
Resolved Mapping of Star Formation in Ultra-Faint Reionzation-Era Galaxies
Agreement Number:
23JWGO2B15
Agreement Value:
$50,000.00
Agreement Date:
Feb 23, 2024 - Mar 30, 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.
It has long been postulated that massive young stars in small dwarf galaxies are the source of photons that drive reionization. This project will employ a new method of detecting dwarf galaxies using medium bands. Once these galaxies are found they will be fully mapped in 2D. This will uncover what is causing the intense star-formation within them, and how the energetic photons that reionize the Universe escape from these galaxies.
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:
Torono, Ontario, CA M3J 1P3
Reference Number:
003-2023-2024-Q4-00099
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient's Legal Name:
York University
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.