NOAO > Observing Info > Approved Programs > 2013A-0493
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PI: Lisa Prato, Lowell Observatory, lprato@lowell.edu
Address: 1400 West Mars Hill Road, Flagstaff, AZ 86001, USA
CoI: Gail Schaefer, CHARA/GSU
CoI: Michal Simon, Stony Brook University
CoI: Dary Ruiz, Lowell Observatory / NAU
CoI: Nicole Karnath, Lowell Observatory / NAU
Title: Dynamical Young Star Masses
Abstract: Mass is a star's most important property, once composition has been established, and determines the entire life trajectory of an object. Only a couple dozen young stars have absolute dynamical mass measurements, and many of those are imprecise. We propose to observe ~20 young close visual binaries and spectroscopic binaries in multiple systems to advance our knowledge of young star masses. We will use NIRSPEC in high-resolution mode behind the adaptive optics system on the Keck II telescope.
National Optical Astronomy Observatory, 950 North Cherry Avenue, P.O. Box 26732, Tucson, Arizona 85726, Phone: (520) 318-8000, Fax: (520) 318-8360
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