Title:
Planetary Nebula NGC6302 – A Test Bed for Dust Formation and Processing in a Dense Torus Irradiated by Harsh UV Radiation
Agreement Value:
$10,000.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 11, 2022 - Mar 31, 2025
Description:
Following the JWST ERS and Cycle 1 GO Announcement of Opportunity published on June 14, 2021, the CSA is providing funding via a Grant Agreement to the university to conduct research using the JWST.
The project will investigate how dust is formed in old stars and subsequently modified by the radiation and wind of the star and interaction with other atoms, molecules and particles. To do this, observations of the Butterfly Nebula will be collected with MIRI. By probing the detailed spectral signatures of large carbonaceous molecules, researchers will determine how freshly made dust is modified by the very strong radiation fields and fast winds of the star.
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:
003-2021-2022-Q4-00011
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Additional Information:
Funding will be distributed over 2 financial years (FY) as follows:
Year 1 (FY 21/22): $6,436
Year 2 (FY 22/23): $3,564
Amendment Date
Mar 18, 2024
Recipient's Operating Name:
Western University
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.