Title:
The Red Rectangle: a space laboratory for the formation and evolution of interstellar carbon material
Agreement Number:
24JWGO3A14
Agreement Value:
$100,000.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 11, 2025 - Mar 1, 2027
Description:
This project will analyze JWST observations of the Red Rectangle, a unique nebula surrounding an evolved star, that exhibits all these signatures of carbonaceous dust at the same time. The team will spatially characterize the spectral properties of these carbonaceous components and use their emission to establish the inventory of carbonaceous species at each location, and map the growth of molecules and trace the processing induced by UV radiation. This will result in a thorough understanding of the formation of carbonaceous species in evolved stars and the impact of photo-chemistry of these species.
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-Q4-00025
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
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.