New ideas in astrometry
Abstract
These papers deal with various aspects of classical positional astrometry, particularly those aspects related to the development of radio astrometry, the construction of the FK5 fundamental system, and studies of the positions and proper motions of southern stars. Attention is also given to problems associated with astronomical refraction as well as to the design and use of high-accuracy astrometric instruments and devices. Some specific topics include corrections to right ascensions and declinations of fundamental stars, techniques for improving the coordinates of fundamental catalogs, systematic and random errors in fundamental catalogs, the modernization and reconstruction of a photographic vertical circle, absolute proper motions of southern stars, and calculations of astronomical refraction tables.
- Publication:
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New Ideas in Astrometry
- Pub Date:
- 1978
- Bibcode:
- 1978nias.book.....Z
- Keywords:
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- Astrometry;
- Astronomical Catalogs;
- Astronomical Photography;
- Asteroids;
- Astronomical Coordinates;
- Atmospheric Effects;
- Data Reduction;
- Electrophotometers;
- Error Analysis;
- Instrument Errors;
- Optical Equipment;
- Selenography;
- Southern Hemisphere;
- Telescopes;
- Terrestrial Planets;
- Astronomy