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NOVA’s instrumentation program is driven by scientific ambition: the need for access to specific data shapes our participation in major international projects. With a strong focus on ESO facilities, NOVA aims both to contribute to future instruments and to sustain and develop key technical expertise within its instrumentation groups.
As ESO prepares for the post-2030 landscape through the VLT Beyond 2030 initiative and the Expanding Horizons program, new opportunities for future instrument development are emerging. I will report on recent discussions at the VLT Beyond 2030 conference and outline ESO’s Expanding Horizons program, highlighting the concept studies in which we are currently involved. These developments present important strategic choices for the Dutch astronomical community.
As these opportunities take shape, prioritization becomes increasingly important. We must converge on a focused set of instrument ambitions that best serve the scientific goals of our community. The Strategic Plan (update) outlines these opportunities and possible directions, which can materialize in different ways. This presentation contributes to an ongoing process of informing the community about these developments. NOVA’s priorities are ultimately shaped by the scientific needs of the community, in combination with the available resource, making continued dialogue essential to converge on the instruments that will shape the scientific capabilities and technological expertise of the Dutch astronomical community in the coming decades.
| Talk category | Splinter 1: Large Infrastructure and instrumentation |
|---|---|
| Second preference | Institute contributions |
