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
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
Bours M. C. P.
(2015)
A Detailed Study of CSS 41177: an Eclipsing Double White Dwarf
in 19th European Workshop on White Dwarfs
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
Dallilar Y
(2017)
A precise measurement of the magnetic field in the corona of the black hole binary V404 Cygni.
in Science (New York, N.Y.)
Marsh TR
(2016)
A radio-pulsing white dwarf binary star.
in Nature
Hardy L
(2017)
A search for optical bursts from the repeating fast radio burst FRB 121102
in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
Gandhi P
(2017)
An elevation of 0.1 light-seconds for the optical jet base in an accreting Galactic black hole system
in Nature Astronomy
Santisteban JV
(2016)
An irradiated brown-dwarf companion to an accreting white dwarf.
in Nature
Helling
(2016)
Atmospheric electrification in dusty, reactive gases in the solar system and beyond
in ArXiv e-prints
Gandhi P.
(2015)
Correlated Optical and X-ray variability in V404 Cyg
in The Astronomer's Telegram
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
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
Pyrzas S
(2015)
Discovery of ZZ Cetis in detached white dwarf plus main-sequence binaries
in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
Dallilar Yigit
(2016)
Fast IR photometry of V404 Cyg in outburst with CIRCE/GTC
in American Astronomical Society Meeting Abstracts #227
Muñoz-Darias T
(2017)
Flares, wind and nebulae: the 2015 December mini-outburst of V404 Cygni
in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society: Letters
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
Hardy L. K.
(2015)
GRB 151118A: Early optical limit from pt5m, La Palma.
in GRB Coordinates Network
Hardy L. K.
(2015)
GRB151215A: Early optical light curve from pt5m, La Palma.
in GRB Coordinates Network
Hermes J
(2014)
Heavy metals in a light white dwarf: abundances of the metal-rich, extremely low-mass GALEX J1717+6757
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
Gänsicke B
(2016)
HIGH-SPEED PHOTOMETRY OF THE DISINTEGRATING PLANETESIMALS AT WD1145+017: EVIDENCE FOR RAPID DYNAMICAL EVOLUTION
in The Astrophysical Journal
Hardy L
(2017)
Hunting for eclipses: high-speed observations of cataclysmic variables
in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
Hardy Liam
(2015)
Increased optical flaring activity of V404 Cyg
in The Astronomer's Telegram
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
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 |