Space Instrumentation: Astrometry

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Nov 2000

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"Encyclopedia of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Edited by Paul Murdin, article 2911. Bristol: Institute of Physics Publishing, 2001

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astrophysics

Coordinates, Time, And Motion, Astrometry

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ASTROMETRY is the measurement of accurate positions of stars or other celestial objects, and is the basis of many of the most fundamental measurements in astronomy. Precision astrometry makes possible the determination of distance to stars via annual PARALLAX. The HIPPARCOS astrometry satellite, launched in 1989 by the European Space Agency, was the first mission designed for precision astrometry...

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