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
Hardy Liam
(2016)
Recent Optical Observations of V404 Cyg
in The Astronomer's Telegram
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
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
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
Marsh TR
(2016)
A radio-pulsing white dwarf binary star.
in Nature
Gänsicke B
(2016)
HIGH-SPEED PHOTOMETRY OF THE DISINTEGRATING PLANETESIMALS AT WD1145+017: EVIDENCE FOR RAPID DYNAMICAL EVOLUTION
in The Astrophysical Journal
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
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
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
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 |