Luminous red novae, which are intermediate in luminosity between classical novae and supernovae, are thought to be the result of the merger of two non-degenerate STARS in a contact binary (w ursae…
Ended Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC18K0610
- Awardee
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Grand Valley State University UEI Y2M5HUXKJPF1
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $56,971
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $56,970.57 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
- Allendale, MI 49401, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Funding Only Action | -$29 | |
| Funding Only Action | -$29 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $57,000 |
Description
Luminous red novae, which are intermediate in luminosity between classical novae and supernovae, are thought to be the result of the merger of two non-degenerate STARS in a contact binary (w ursae majoris star). Previously, stellar mergers in these systems have only been recognized after they had already entered the luminous red nova stage, making IT difficult to study their pre-outburst properties. KIC 9832227 was recently identified as a contact binary that may undergo a merger in approximately five years. This provides US with a unique opportunity to study the evolution of a contact binary as IT approaches the luminous red nova stage. Currently no x-RAY data are available for this object, and the proposed XMM-newton observation will allow US to determine its general x-RAY properties.
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Who was awarded contract 80NSSC18K0610?
80NSSC18K0610 was awarded to Grand Valley State University by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on May 6, 2018.
How much is contract 80NSSC18K0610 worth?
The government has obligated $56,971 on 80NSSC18K0610.
Was contract 80NSSC18K0610 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC18K0610 was full and open competition.
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