Stellar rotation periods reveal the ages of STARS, and could advance our knowledge of galactic archaeology and exoplanet population demographics via gyrochronology

Ended Grant For Research Awarded Last action

Contract number
80NSSC21K0096
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$199,800

Award facts

Contract value 100% obligated
$199,800.43 Current and potential, with all options
Completion date 100% complete
Current and potential, with all options
NAICS code
Not on record
Set-aside
No set-aside
Competition
Full and Open Competition Basic Research
Pricing
Other
Place of performance
New York, NY 10024, USA

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Transactions

Action Obligated Date
Funding Only Action P00003 -$87
Other Administrative Action P00002 · Measuring long rotation periods from tess light curves $0
Other Administrative Action P00001 $0
Original award $199,887

About this award

This is a $199,800.43 grant awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH), a renowned non-profit research institution located in New York City. The grant is for a research project titled "Stellar Rotation Periods Reveal the Ages of Stars, and Could Advance Our Knowledge of Galactic Archaeology and Exoplanet Population Demographics via Gyrochronology." This research aims to leverage stellar rotation data to better understand stellar ages, which could provide insights into the evolution of our galaxy and the demographics of exoplanets. The grant does not have a set-aside designation, reflecting AMNH's status as a large non-profit research organization. AMNH has a strong track record of receiving federal research grants and contracts from NASA and other agencies to support its scientific and educational mission.

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Who was awarded contract 80NSSC21K0096?

80NSSC21K0096 was awarded to The American Museum Of Natural History by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on January 1, 2021.

How much is contract 80NSSC21K0096 worth?

The government has obligated $199,800 on 80NSSC21K0096.

Was contract 80NSSC21K0096 competed?

The extent of competition for 80NSSC21K0096 was full and open competition.

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