A multi-object multi-field spectrometer and imager for a European ELT
/ Authors
C. Evans, C. Cunningham, E. Atad-Ettedgui, J. Allington-Smith, F. Assemat, G. Dalton, P. Hastings, T. Hawarden, I. Hook, R. Ivison
and 4 more authors
/ Abstract
One of the highlights of the European ELT Science Case book is the study of resolved stellar populations, potentially out to the Virgo Cluster of galaxies. A European ELT would enable such studies in a wide range of unexplored, distant environments, in terms of both galaxy morphology and metallicity. As part of a small study, a revised science case has been used to shape the conceptual design of a multi-object, multi-field spectrometer and imager (MOMSI). Here we present an overview of some key science drivers, and how to achieve these with elements such as multiplex, AO-correction, pick-off technology and spectral resolution.
Journal: SPIE Astronomical Telescopes + Instrumentation
DOI: 10.1117/12.671086