Resolving Doubles: Diameters of the Nearest Visual Binary Stars — NSF Award to Georgia State University Research Foundation, Inc.
This project will precisely measure the sizes and temperatures of stars in nearby double-star systems. These stars are important, because they orbit each other but are far enough apart that they evolve just like single stars. Unlike many close binary stars, which can be distorted by each other's gravity, these wide pai
| Award title | Resolving Doubles: Diameters of the Nearest Visual Binary Stars |
|---|---|
| Award ID | 2511438 |
| Awardee | Georgia State University Research Foundation, Inc. |
| City | ATLANTA |
| State | GA |
| Amount obligated | $415,315 |
| Principal investigator | Russel White |
| Program | STELLAR ASTRONOMY & ASTROPHYSC |
| Start date | 09/01/2025 |
| Abstract | This project will precisely measure the sizes and temperatures of stars in nearby double-star systems. These stars are important, because they orbit each other but are far enough apart that they evolve just like single stars. Unlike many close binary stars, which can be distorted by each other's gravity, these wide pairs offer a clearer picture of how stars change over time. The team will use a special kind of telescope called an interferometer to measure the stars’ angular diameters, which will |
| Source | NSF Awards |
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