Sampling Stellar Populations in Distant Galaxies
A. Ardeberg¹, P. Linde^1,2
1 Lund Observatory ² Malmo University
In contrast to VLTs, even with adaptive optics systems, ELTs allow resolution and studies of individual stars far beyond the Local Cluster of galaxies. This opens entirely new possibilities for studies of the evolution of galaxies. A prominent target for such investigations is the Virgo cluster of galaxies. With its large size and varied content of galaxy types, the Virgo cluster is a perfect laboratory for work on evolution of galaxies. Of special interest are stellar clusters and field populations with favourable orientations and easily identified compositions. Evaluating the usefulness of ELTs, we have modelled and simulated such populations. The resulting images have been measured and analysed, using colour-magnitude and metallicity diagrams.

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