Astronomy Research at the Open University 2006 - 2011

Lead Research Organisation: The Open University
Department Name: Physical Sciences

Abstract

The OU Astronomy Research Group seeks Rolling Grant support to bring together its program of observational, theoretical, laboratory and space based astronomical research on Star Formation, Exoplanets, Astrochemistry, Time Domain Astrophysics, and the properties of the binary star poulation. The program also supports our increasing involvement in high profile ground based projects (SuperWASP, SALT) and space missions (ASTRO-F, HERSCHEL, DARWIN, plus SPICA and a future ESA far-IR space interferometer)

Publications

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Scaringi S (2010) Hard X-ray properties of magnetic cataclysmic variables in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society

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Sadavoy S (2012) Herschel observations of a potential core-forming clump: Perseus B1-E in Astronomy & Astrophysics

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Rygl K (2012) Recent star formation in the Lupus clouds as seen by Herschel in Astronomy & Astrophysics

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Russell D (2010) A long-term optical-X-ray correlation in 4U 1957+11 in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society

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Russeil D (2013) The Herschel view of the massive star-forming region NGC 6334 in Astronomy & Astrophysics

 
Description This supported basic research for the Open University Astronomy Group 2006-11
Exploitation Route Formed part of on-going research subsumed into the continuing award
Sectors Education,Other

 
Description Supported Astronomy Research at the Open University 2006-11
First Year Of Impact 2006
Sector Education
Impact Types Societal