System Development Workshop on “Spectroscopy in the Era of LSST”

Spectroscopic follow-up observations of LSST discoveries will play an important, often critical, role in fulfilling the scientific promise of LSST. To prepare for science with LSST, NOAO will host a workshop on 11-12 April 2013 in Tucson. The workshop will bring together astronomers working on a wide array of LSST science topics to discuss the needs for follow-up spectroscopic facilities, instruments, and observing modes.

The goal of the workshop is to produce, for NOAO and the Ground-based OIR System, a responsive and prioritized development plan for the coming decade, so that the community will be ready to take advantage of all that LSST will offer.

The workshop has no registration fee. To register please visit the workshop website. Please register by 31 January 2013.

Questions regarding the workshop may be addressed to the workshop chair Tom Matheson (matheson@noao.edu).