Discovering Stellar Origins with a Groundbreaking Map of the Galaxy . This program aims to connect the chemical enrichment of the Milky Way to its spatial formation over time by combining a multitude

The Australian National University — Discovery Projects

Amount

Up to $614,755

Closes

Sunday 31 December 2028

Status

unknown

Type

open opportunity

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Discovering Stellar Origins with a Groundbreaking Map of the Galaxy . This program aims to connect the chemical enrichment of the Milky Way to its spatial formation over time by combining a multitude of large spectroscopic surveys using new methods. It expects to reveal the Milky Way's formation processes and pinpoint its building blocks using 30 element abundances forged in a jamboree of environments, with 10 million stars. The mapping of the Galaxy generated will eclipse previous views. The outcome will be to understand element formation at a new level of detail, and establish directly which types of small galaxies built the infant-Milky Way. This will generate benefits of knowledge, legacy data products, train the upcoming generation in data-science, and leverage investments in Australian observing.. Scheme: Discovery Projects. Field: 5101 - Astronomical Sciences. Lead: Prof Melissa Ness