Astrometry of Fundamental Catalogues
Subtitle: The Evolution from Optical to Radio Reference Frames (Astronomy and Astrophysics Library)
Edition: 1 edition
Publisher: Springer
Published: August 17, 2000
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 231
ISBN-13: 9783540674368
Subjects: Astronomical observation: observatories, equipment & methods; Astrophysics; Geodesy & surveying for maps & charts; Stars; Science; Science/Mathematics; Astronomy - Universe; Cosmology; Astrometry by Hipparcos; Astrometry with Radio; Frame Maintenance; Fundamental Catalogues; Interferometers; Radio/Optical Frames; Science / Astronomy; Science-Cosmology; Astrometry
First sentence: Prior to the establishment of a fundamental catalogue of positions, it is necessary to define the reference system which postulates the basic principles to be followed in order to arrive at the star coordinates of the fundamental catalogue.