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
Snodgrass C
(2017)
The 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko observation campaign in support of the Rosetta mission.
in Philosophical transactions. Series A, Mathematical, physical, and engineering sciences
Groh J
(2011)
The bi-stability jump as the origin for multiple P-Cygni absorption components in luminous blue variables
in Astronomy & Astrophysics
Naslim N.
(2012)
The Chemical Composition of Helium-rich sdB Stars
in Fifth Meeting on Hot Subdwarf Stars and Related Objects
Jeffery C. S.
(2012)
The Chemical Composition of Subdwarf B Stars: Spectroscopic Diagnostics and Clues to Evolution
in Fifth Meeting on Hot Subdwarf Stars and Related Objects
Doyle J
(2012)
The Diagnostic Potential of Transition Region Lines Undergoing Transient Ionization in Dynamic Events
in Solar Physics
Fossati L
(2012)
THE HABITABILITY AND DETECTION OF EARTH-LIKE PLANETS ORBITING COOL WHITE DWARFS
in The Astrophysical Journal
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
Bagnulo S
(2013)
The importance of non-photon noise in stellar spectropolarimetry The spurious detection of a non-existing magnetic field in the A0 supergiant HD 92207
in Astronomy & Astrophysics
Christou A
(2014)
The meteoroid environment and impacts on Phobos
in Planetary and Space Science
Wade G
(2011)
The MiMeS project: overview and current status
in Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union
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 | 04/2015 |
End | 09/2018 |