The Principal Investigator on this research grant will be continuing a galaxy redshift survey which will be used to study the large-scale structure distribution of galaxies. He is making use of spectrograph that was specifically developed for this project. This spectrograph is able to record the spectra of 112 objects at one time. About 12,000 galaxies have been measured to date, and the purpose of this award is to continue this survey for another three-year period. The Principal Investigator is recognized throughout the world for his capabilities in this research area.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Astronomical Sciences (AST)
Application #
9220460
Program Officer
Jane Russell
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1993-01-15
Budget End
1996-09-30
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1992
Total Cost
$300,500
Indirect Cost
Name
Carnegie Institution of Washington
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Washington
State
DC
Country
United States
Zip Code
20005