Armagh Observatory Visitor Support Grant: 2010-2013
Lead Research Organisation:
Armagh Observatory
Department Name: Astronomy
Abstract
It is of great importance for researchers at Armagh Observatory to maintain a position at the forefront of modern astronomy. Visitors are essential to our expanding programme. New ideas, new models and computer simulations, and new data analysis techniques are being developed in studies of our Sun, the Solar System, the birth and behaviour of stars. A stream of visitors generates extra vitality to the astrophysical discussions, accelerates the output and quality of publications, improves the numerical, analytical and data analysis techniques we use and increases the number of national and international collaborations.
Organisations
Publications
Jeffery S
(2015)
The puzzling beat of heavy-metal stars
in Astronomy & Geophysics
Kupfer T
(2017)
Quantitative spectroscopy of extreme helium stars Model atmospheres and a non-LTE abundance analysis of BD+10°2179
in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
Kuznetsov A
(2012)
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF TWO FORMATION SCENARIOS OF BURSTY RADIO EMISSION FROM ULTRACOOL DWARFS
in The Astrophysical Journal
Madjarska M
(2011)
Can coronal hole spicules reach coronal temperatures?
in Astronomy & Astrophysics
Madjarska M
(2011)
Can coronal hole spicules reach coronal temperatures?
Martin A
(2017)
A spectroscopic study of the open cluster NGC 6250
in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
Metodieva Y
(2015)
Low-resolution optical spectra of ultracool dwarfs with OSIRIS/GTC
in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
Metodieva Y
(2017)
Modelling the environment around five ultracool dwarfs via the radio domain
in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
Muijres L
(2012)
Mass-loss predictions for evolved very metal-poor massive stars
in Astronomy & Astrophysics
N. N
(2012)
The helium-rich subdwarf CPD-20°1123: a post-common-envelope binary evolving on to the extended horizontal branch The binary He-sdB star: CPD-20°1123
in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
Description | Research at Armagh Observatory has been benefitting through a strong programme of short term visits supported by a PPARC (now STFC) Visitor Grant. The research output, as measured by our journal publications, reflects the high number of quality projects being undertaken within several fields. Invitations to our many collaborators have helped us maintain our success in established areas which include exoplanet studies, interpretation of our Sun and other cool stars, star formation, stellar evolution, numerical astrophysics and galactic astronomy. |
Exploitation Route | Due to the Observatory's relative geographical isolation and the multidisciplinary nature of its research, a continuing flow of visitors is an important factor in maintaining the high quality of our research output. Therefore we aim for a continuation of our visitor programme by applying to the relevant funding bodies. |
Sectors | Creative Economy Other |
Description | The results of the research carried out as part of this project has enhanced the UK creative output, raised the profile of UK cutting-edge science and maximised the return of the country's investment into basic research, in particular research into astronomy and related sciences. |
First Year Of Impact | 2011 |
Sector | Other |
Impact Types | Cultural Societal |
Description | Astronomy Grants - Consolidated |
Amount | £290,000 (GBP) |
Funding ID | ST/M000834/1 |
Organisation | Science and Technologies Facilities Council (STFC) |
Sector | Public |
Country | United Kingdom |
Start | 03/2015 |
End | 09/2018 |