Cohen, Judith AST 96-16729 Dr. Cohen will analyze existent spectroscopic data sets from the Keck telescope. These include observations of about 200 globular clusters around M87. The study will derive the abundances and kinematics of the M87 globular system and further the knowledge of the rotation, metallicity and velocity dispersion of the M87 halo.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Astronomical Sciences (AST)
Type
Standard Grant (Standard)
Application #
9616729
Program Officer
Susan M. Simkin
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1997-05-01
Budget End
1999-04-30
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1996
Total Cost
$53,750
Indirect Cost
Name
California Institute of Technology
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Pasadena
State
CA
Country
United States
Zip Code
91125