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
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
Hallinan G
(2015)
Magnetospherically driven optical and radio aurorae at the end of the stellar main sequence.
in Nature
Hardy L
(2017)
Hunting for eclipses: high-speed observations of cataclysmic variables
in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
Hardy L
(2017)
A search for optical bursts from the repeating fast radio burst FRB 121102
in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
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
Hardy Liam
(2015)
Increased optical flaring activity of V404 Cyg
in The Astronomer's Telegram
Hardy Liam
(2016)
Recent Optical Observations of V404 Cyg
in The Astronomer's Telegram
Helling
(2016)
Atmospheric electrification in dusty, reactive gases in the solar system and beyond
in ArXiv e-prints
| 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 |