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
Bours M. C. P.
(2015)
A Detailed Study of CSS 41177: an Eclipsing Double White Dwarf
in 19th European Workshop on White Dwarfs
Rimmer Paul Brandon
(2015)
Spectra of Aurorae in Exoplanet Atmospheres
in AAS/Division for Extreme Solar Systems Abstracts
Dallilar Yigit
(2016)
Fast IR photometry of V404 Cyg in outburst with CIRCE/GTC
in American Astronomical Society Meeting Abstracts #227
Randall S. K.
(2016)
Pulsating hot O subdwarfs in Omega Cen: mapping a unique instability strip on the Extreme Horizontal Branch
in ArXiv e-prints
Garai Z.
(2016)
Search for transiting exoplanets and variable stars in the open cluster NGC 7243
in ArXiv e-prints
Helling
(2016)
Atmospheric electrification in dusty, reactive gases in the solar system and beyond
in ArXiv e-prints
Alvarez-Candal A.
(2014)
Stellar occultation by (119951) 2002 KX
14 on April 26, 2012
in Astronomy and Astrophysics
Hardy L. K.
(2015)
GRB151215A: Early optical light curve from pt5m, La Palma.
in GRB Coordinates Network
Hardy L. K.
(2015)
GRB 151118A: Early optical limit from pt5m, La Palma.
in GRB Coordinates Network
Kirk J
(2016)
Transmission spectroscopy of the inflated exoplanet WASP-52b, and evidence for a bright region on the stellar surface
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
McAllister M
(2017)
SDSS J105754.25+275947.5: a period-bounce eclipsing cataclysmic variable with the lowest-mass donor yet measured
in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
Parsons S
(2016)
The crowded magnetosphere of the post-common-envelope binary QS Virginis
in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
McAllister M
(2019)
The evolutionary status of Cataclysmic Variables: eclipse modelling of 15 systems
in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
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
Parsons S
(2015)
14 new eclipsing white dwarf plus main-sequence binaries from the SDSS and Catalina surveys
in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
Pyrzas S
(2015)
Discovery of ZZ Cetis in detached white dwarf plus main-sequence binaries
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
Casewell S
(2018)
The first sub-70 min non-interacting WD-BD system: EPIC212235321
in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
Shahbaz T
(2015)
The binary millisecond pulsar PSR J1023+0038 during its accretion state - I. Optical variability
in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
Parsons S
(2017)
Testing the white dwarf mass-radius relationship with eclipsing binaries
in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
Casewell S
(2014)
Spectroscopically confirmed brown dwarf members of Coma Berenices and the Hyades
in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
Littlefair S
(2014)
A parameter study of the eclipsing CV in the Kepler field, KIS J192748.53+444724.5
in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
Green M
(2018)
High-speed photometry of Gaia14aae: an eclipsing AM CVn that challenges formation models
in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
Gandhi P
(2016)
Furiously fast and red: sub-second optical flaring in V404 Cyg during the 2015 outburst peak
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 |