UCM group of Extragalactic astrophysics and astronomical instrumentation (GUAIX)
Scientic Supervisor / Contact Person
Name and Surname
Jesús Gallego
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Localization & Research Area
Faculty / Institute
Faculty of Physical Science
Department
Department of Earth Physics and Astrophysics
Research Area
Physics (PHY)
MSCA & ERC experience
Research group / research team hosted any MSCA fellow?
Yes
Research group / research team have any ERC beneficiaries?
No
Research Team & Research Topic
Research Team / Research Group Name (if any)
UCM group of Extragalactic astrophysics and astronomical instrumentation (GUAIX)
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Brief description of the Research Team / Research Group / Department
The UCM group of Extragalactic Astrophysics and instrumentation coordinates the efforts and activities of UCM researchers in the fields of Galaxy properties and evolution, and development and scientific exploitation of astronomical instrumentation for large facilities. The group is mainly formed by UCM staff and postdoctoral researchers, with the collaboration of Ph.D. and graduate students. GUAIX researchers work on the physical properties of local galaxies and extragalactic surveys. One of the main areas of expertise of the group is related to Data Reduction Pipelines for optical and near-infrared instruments, but new projects are on the way.
Our group is actively involved in major international collaborations for the development of next-generation astronomical instruments: MOSAIC: The future Multi-Object Spectrograph for the 39m European Extremely Large Telescope (ELT), where we contribute to the design and preparatory science; ARRAKIHS: An ESA space mission focused on searching for dark matter through ultra-deep imaging; AtLAST: A proposed 50m-class submillimeter observatory at the Atacama desert; and the next-generation radio telescope, the SKA. Additionally, our group is currently or has recently been involved in various international consortia to develop instruments for the 10.4m Gran Telescopio Canarias (GTC), including: MEGARA (Multi-Espectrógrafo en GTC de Alta Resolución para Astronomía), delivered in May 2017; EMIR (Espectrógrafo Multiobjeto en el Infrarrojo), delivered in August 2017; FRIDA (inFrared Imager and Dissector for Adaptive optics), currently in development, and TARSIS (a proposed multi-object spectrograph for medium-sized telescopes). Our laboratory activities are supported by the UCM LICA (Laboratorio de Instrumentación Científica Avanzada), where we conduct testing and integration for these projects.
Our group is actively involved in major international collaborations for the development of next-generation astronomical instruments: MOSAIC: The future Multi-Object Spectrograph for the 39m European Extremely Large Telescope (ELT), where we contribute to the design and preparatory science; ARRAKIHS: An ESA space mission focused on searching for dark matter through ultra-deep imaging; AtLAST: A proposed 50m-class submillimeter observatory at the Atacama desert; and the next-generation radio telescope, the SKA. Additionally, our group is currently or has recently been involved in various international consortia to develop instruments for the 10.4m Gran Telescopio Canarias (GTC), including: MEGARA (Multi-Espectrógrafo en GTC de Alta Resolución para Astronomía), delivered in May 2017; EMIR (Espectrógrafo Multiobjeto en el Infrarrojo), delivered in August 2017; FRIDA (inFrared Imager and Dissector for Adaptive optics), currently in development, and TARSIS (a proposed multi-object spectrograph for medium-sized telescopes). Our laboratory activities are supported by the UCM LICA (Laboratorio de Instrumentación Científica Avanzada), where we conduct testing and integration for these projects.
Research lines / projects proposed
Nearby disk galaxies: We approach this problem from a multi-wavelength perspective-taking advantage of state-of-the-art UV (from GALEX) through IR (from Spitzer & Herschel) imaging data and integral field spectroscopy (IFS). Our group has been a major contributor to the design and exploitation of the CALIFA and MEGADES projects, both legacy IFS surveys. Prof. A. Gil de Paz. Profa. C. Catalán. Profa. Á. Castillo-Morales.
Distant Star-Forming galaxies: Our group leads Dwarf4MOSAIC, an ambitious international time program at the Roque de los Muchachos Observatory, involving observations with the GTC and WHT telescopes. This project focuses on low-mass star-forming galaxies and serves as key preparatory science for the MOSAIC instrument on the ELT, enabling us to optimize observational and analytical strategies for the next generation of distant galaxy studies. Currently, we are also utilizing guaranteed time on the GTC’s MEGARA and EMIR instruments to deepen our investigation of these galaxies’ properties, further enhancing our expertise in the scientific exploitation of large datasets. Prof. J. Gallego. Prof. M. Lara-López. Prof. N. Cardiel.
Numerical simulations: Main research lines include the formation and properties of the Milky Way, the fate of accreted satellite galaxies, and the circumgalactic medium. Prof. M.A. Gómez-Flechoso.
Cosmic magnetism with next-generation radio surveys: We also investigate the magnetised gas in galaxies, clusters, and the cosmic web, using SKA pathfinder data in combination with optical and infrared surveys to trace the distribution of matter and its evolution across cosmic time. Prof. Sh. O'Sullivan.
Astronomical instrumentation for large telescopes: The group participates in different instrumental initiatives considered of high priority by the Spanish and European funding agencies: MOSAIC for the European ELT, ARRAKIHS ESA space mission, and ATLAST, the future 50-m class sub-mm telescope. Prof. J. Gallego. Profa. M.Á. Gómez-Flechoso. Prof. A. Gil de Paz. Prof. F. Montenegro.
Light pollution: Some GUAIX researchers are studying light pollution and its negative effects on the environment and human beings. prof. S. Pascual.
Real and virtual early-type galaxies: Our group is involved in the project "Real and Virtual Early-type Galaxies: How galaxies assemble through cosmic time". The central idea is to combine state-of-the-art cosmological simulations with the latest generation of stellar populations synthesis models. These will be compared directly with the highest quality observational data. This includes the scientific preparation and execution of the CATARSIS survey, a detailed imaging and spectroscopic survey of a sample of z~0.2 galaxy clusters. Profa. P. Sánchez-Blázquez. Prof. A. Gil de Paz.
Our work is part of several European Union Projects.
Distant Star-Forming galaxies: Our group leads Dwarf4MOSAIC, an ambitious international time program at the Roque de los Muchachos Observatory, involving observations with the GTC and WHT telescopes. This project focuses on low-mass star-forming galaxies and serves as key preparatory science for the MOSAIC instrument on the ELT, enabling us to optimize observational and analytical strategies for the next generation of distant galaxy studies. Currently, we are also utilizing guaranteed time on the GTC’s MEGARA and EMIR instruments to deepen our investigation of these galaxies’ properties, further enhancing our expertise in the scientific exploitation of large datasets. Prof. J. Gallego. Prof. M. Lara-López. Prof. N. Cardiel.
Numerical simulations: Main research lines include the formation and properties of the Milky Way, the fate of accreted satellite galaxies, and the circumgalactic medium. Prof. M.A. Gómez-Flechoso.
Cosmic magnetism with next-generation radio surveys: We also investigate the magnetised gas in galaxies, clusters, and the cosmic web, using SKA pathfinder data in combination with optical and infrared surveys to trace the distribution of matter and its evolution across cosmic time. Prof. Sh. O'Sullivan.
Astronomical instrumentation for large telescopes: The group participates in different instrumental initiatives considered of high priority by the Spanish and European funding agencies: MOSAIC for the European ELT, ARRAKIHS ESA space mission, and ATLAST, the future 50-m class sub-mm telescope. Prof. J. Gallego. Profa. M.Á. Gómez-Flechoso. Prof. A. Gil de Paz. Prof. F. Montenegro.
Light pollution: Some GUAIX researchers are studying light pollution and its negative effects on the environment and human beings. prof. S. Pascual.
Real and virtual early-type galaxies: Our group is involved in the project "Real and Virtual Early-type Galaxies: How galaxies assemble through cosmic time". The central idea is to combine state-of-the-art cosmological simulations with the latest generation of stellar populations synthesis models. These will be compared directly with the highest quality observational data. This includes the scientific preparation and execution of the CATARSIS survey, a detailed imaging and spectroscopic survey of a sample of z~0.2 galaxy clusters. Profa. P. Sánchez-Blázquez. Prof. A. Gil de Paz.
Our work is part of several European Union Projects.
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