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Title:

Arcana of the Ancients: A Spectral Metallicity Survey of the Lowest-Mass Stars and Brown Dwarfs

Agreement Number:

24JWGO3A02

Agreement Value:

$99,996.00

Agreement Date:

Mar 6, 2025 - Mar 1, 2027

Description:

This project will study the evolution of the atmospheric content in brown dwarfs. The observations will inform both our theoretical understanding of brown dwarf and extrasolar planet atmospheres, and future observations with JWST and other space- or ground-based large telescopes.

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:

003-2024-2025-Q4-00013

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Academia

Recipient's Legal Name:

The University of the 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.