'backyard worlds: binaries' -- discovering benchmark brown dwarfs through citizen science
Active Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC24K1451
- Awardee
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Association Of Universities For Research In Astronomy, Inc. UEI LFDKLGTB62C4
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $79,927
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $79,927.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 98% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- PSC
- AJ11 General Science And Technology R&D Services; General Science And Technology; Basic Research
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition Basic Research
- Pricing
- Other
- Place of performance
- Tucson, AZ 85719, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $79,927 |
About this award
The Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy, Inc. (AURA) was awarded a $79,927 research grant by a civilian federal agency's Shared Services Center on November 4, 2024, for the project "Backyard Worlds: Binaries — Discovering Benchmark Brown Dwarfs Through Citizen Science." The work is scheduled for completion by November 3, 2026, and will be performed in Tucson, Arizona. This non-set-aside grant supports scientific research leveraging crowdsourced citizen science methodologies to identify and characterize brown dwarfs—substellar objects that bridge the gap between planets and stars—which serve as important benchmark objects for astronomical research.
AURA, a non-profit consortium of universities that manages major astronomical observatories and research facilities, is well-positioned to execute this initiative given its extensive experience administering federally-funded astronomical research projects. The organization regularly partners with academic institutions and receives grants from NASA and the National Science Foundation to support diverse scientific research areas, including exoplanet detection and advanced data analysis techniques. The citizen science component of this project aligns with AURA's demonstrated commitment to democratizing astronomical discovery and engaging public participation in cutting-edge scientific research while advancing understanding of brown dwarfs and binary star systems.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC24K1451?
80NSSC24K1451 was awarded to Association Of Universities For Research In Astronomy, Inc. by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on November 4, 2024.
How much is contract 80NSSC24K1451 worth?
The government has obligated $79,927 on 80NSSC24K1451.
Was contract 80NSSC24K1451 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC24K1451 was full and open competition.
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