Speaker
Gianluca Castignani
(Istituto Nazionale di Astrofisica (INAF))
Description
VSTPOL is a polarimetric optical camera to be mounted on the VST. It will represent a major upgrade for the VST. Its design and manufacturing is supported by the national PNRR CTA+ project funded by the EU. Thanks to its wide field of view, VSTPOL is particularly well suited for observations of large sky areas and for follow-up studies of variable sources. Among the most promising targets are galactic and extra-galactic TeV emitters, which often exhibit a significant degree of optical polarization. I will highlight potential science cases, target classes, and observing strategies aimed at maximizing the scientific output of VSTPOL.
Author
Gianluca Castignani
(Istituto Nazionale di Astrofisica (INAF))