TP2M Project Kickoff Meeting

Time domain astronomy is entering a new era driven by large scale surveys, where photometric discoveries are rapidly increasing in volume, cadence, and depth. However, this progress has also highlighted a growing imbalance: while detections are abundant, spectroscopic resources remain limited. Spectroscopy, spanning a wide range of resolutions from low to high, is essential for understanding the physical nature and evolution of astrophysical sources, making it a critical component of modern observational astronomy, alongside multi-band photometric observations.

Mid-sized telescopes equipped with flexible instrumentation are uniquely positioned to address this challenge. The Trans-Pacific 2-meter Telescope (TP2m) is designed to provide efficient and accessible observational capabilities, supporting both multi-color photometry and spectroscopy, enabled by three key scientific instruments: a multi-color imager (MCI), a dual-arm spectrograph (ESOPO), and a near-infrared camera (IR camera).

This workshop aims not only to explore the scientific potential of TP2m, but also to bring together the community to discuss broader opportunities in the evolving time-domain landscape, fostering collaboration and shaping future observational strategies.

Scientific Organizing Committee (SOC)

Local Organizing Committee (LOC)