EAGLE Spectroscopy of Resolved Stellar Populations Beyond the Local Group

Abstract

We give an overview of the science case for spectroscopy of resolved stellar populations beyond the Local Group with the European Extremely Large Telescope (E-ELT). In particular, we present science simulations undertaken as part of the EAGLE Phase A design study for a multi--integral-field-unit, near-infrared spectrograph. EAGLE will exploit the unprecedented primary aperture of the E-ELT to deliver AO-corrected spectroscopy across a large (38.5 sq. arcmin) field, truly revolutionising our view of stellar populations in the Local Volume.

4 pages, to appear in the proceedings of IAU Symposium 262 "Stellar Populations: Planning for the Next Decade", Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, August 2009