Decoding chemical diversity in star forming-regions: a combined approach using chemo-dynam — NSF Award to University of Virginia M
Massive stars are born in thick clouds of gas and dust. Within these environments, radio telescopes have revealed compounds known as “complex organic molecules” (COMs). These carbon-based molecules are precursors of larger molecules that are needed for life. Understanding how COMs form and evolve in space is key to unc
| Award title | Decoding chemical diversity in star forming-regions: a combined approach using chemo-dynam |
|---|---|
| Award ID | 2510129 |
| Awardee | University of Virginia Main Campus |
| City | CHARLOTTESVILLE |
| State | VA |
| Amount obligated | $602,466 |
| Principal investigator | Robin Garrod |
| Program | GALACTIC ASTRONOMY PROGRAM |
| Start date | 09/01/2025 |
| Abstract | Massive stars are born in thick clouds of gas and dust. Within these environments, radio telescopes have revealed compounds known as “complex organic molecules” (COMs). These carbon-based molecules are precursors of larger molecules that are needed for life. Understanding how COMs form and evolve in space is key to uncovering the origin of complex chemical species on Earth and on planets orbiting other stars. Led by a team at the University of Virginia, this project combines cutting-edge astrono |
| Source | NSF Awards |
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