Decoding Stellar Physics with NASA's James Webb Space Telescope. A detailed understanding of stars underpins much of modern astronomy, ranging from galaxies to planets orbiting other stars. One of the

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Decoding Stellar Physics with NASA's James Webb Space Telescope. A detailed understanding of stars underpins much of modern astronomy, ranging from galaxies to planets orbiting other stars. One of the most poorly understood processes in stars is convection, the periodic up and downwelling of gas cells on the surfaces of stars. This project will use data from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope to study stellar convection at infrared wavelengths for the first time. Expected outcomes include the stringent tests of state-of-the-art models of convection, and insights how convection affects our understanding of exoplanet atmospheres. Expected benefits include strengthening Australia's leadership in major growth areas in astronomy and training students with cutting-edge data from a NASA flagship mission. . Scheme: Discovery Projects. Field: 5101 - Astronomical Sciences. Lead: Dr Daniel Huber