A PATT linked grant for Sheffield Astronomy
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Sheffield
Department Name: Physics and Astronomy
Abstract
We apply here for a renewal of our PATT Linked Grant to support the observational research programmes of the Sheffield Astrophysics Group.
People |
ORCID iD |
| Stuart Littlefair (Principal Investigator) |
Publications
Alvarez-Candal A.
(2014)
Stellar occultation by (119951) 2002 KX
14 on April 26, 2012
in Astronomy and Astrophysics
Bento J
(2014)
Optical transmission photometry of the highly inflated exoplanet WASP-17b?
in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
Bhandari S
(2018)
The SUrvey for Pulsars and Extragalactic Radio Bursts - II. New FRB discoveries and their follow-up
in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
Bochinski J
(2015)
DIRECT EVIDENCE FOR AN EVOLVING DUST CLOUD FROM THE EXOPLANET KIC 12557548 B
in The Astrophysical Journal
Bochinski J. J.
(2014)
Direct evidence for an evolving dust cloud in the exoplanet KIC 12557548 b
Bours M
(2016)
Long-term eclipse timing of white dwarf binaries: an observational hint of a magnetic mechanism at work
in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
Bours M
(2014)
Testing the planetary models of HU Aquarii
in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
Bours M
(2014)
Precise parameters for both white dwarfs in the eclipsing binary CSS 41177
in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
Bours M. C. P.
(2015)
A Detailed Study of CSS 41177: an Eclipsing Double White Dwarf
in 19th European Workshop on White Dwarfs
Burton J
(2015)
Defocused transmission spectroscopy: a potential detection of sodium in the atmosphere of WASP-12b
in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
| Description | The grant provided Sheffield group members with support for over 50 nights of observing time on PATT approved facilities. The data taken allowed us to answer fundamental questions about topics ranging from the nature of the smallest stars and exoplanets, to the origins and evolution of the largest galaxies in the Universe. |
| Exploitation Route | The funding in this grant was crucial to allowing the Sheffield astronomy group to continue to publish high quality research papers in observational astronomy, which will form the platform to guide the next five years of astronomical research. |
| Sectors | Education |
| Description | Scientific findings supported by this award have produced press releases about the accompanying papers, with widespread coverage in outlets with international reach. They have also provided the insipiration and material for, outreach talks at societies and schools. |
| First Year Of Impact | 2016 |
| Impact Types | Cultural,Societal |
| Description | Observations of brown dwarf variability |
| Organisation | California Institute of Technology |
| Department | Caltech Astronomy |
| Country | United States |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | Obtained telescope time and provided data analysis effort |
| Collaborator Contribution | Obtained telescope time, including Keck access |
| Impact | 2015ESS.....310415R 2015Natur.523..568H |
| Start Year | 2012 |
| Title | astropy development |
| Description | development of coordinate transformations and timing corrections for main Python astronomy library |
| Type Of Technology | Software |
| Year Produced | 2015 |
| Open Source License? | Yes |
| Impact | Astropy is used by entire astronomy community. |
| Description | Astronomy society talks |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Giving talks on current research to astronomy societies across Yorkshire and the North East |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2014,2015,2016 |