Addressing confusion in double star nomenclature: The Washington Multiplicity Catalog
Abstract
Advances in instrumentation and reduction methods are blurring the historical distinctions between various classes of double stars. One result of this is increasing confusion in double star nomenclature, as the conventions followed by different observers are sometimes incompatible. The Washington Multiplicity Catalog is presented as a means of developing a single nomenclature scheme for all types of doubles, as well as a comprehensive database for all duplicity information.
- Publication:
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Revista Mexicana de Astronomia y Astrofisica Conference Series
- Pub Date:
- August 2004
- Bibcode:
- 2004RMxAC..21...83H
- Keywords:
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- Stars: binaries