The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $291,944 Project Grant under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences (CFDA 47.049) program to The Research Foundation For The State University Of New York, doing business as Stony Brook University. This grant supports continued operations and upgrades to the Condor Array Telescope, a collaborative research project focused on three key science objectives:
- Imaging the "cosmic web" of intergalactic gas using the telescope's wide field of view and high sensitivity.
- Searching for ancient stellar nova shells that can provide insights into the evolution of cataclysmic variable stars.
- Obtaining deep images of nearby galaxy groups to study stars and potential exoplanets in intergalactic space.
The award will fund replacing the telescope's cameras to increase the field of view by 70%, as well as provide observing time for underrepresented students at Stony Brook University. The project period runs from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2025. No federal grant sub-awards are planned under this award.
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