Modern Astrometry
Astrometry is the domain of astronomy devoted to the determination of po sitions and their time-variations, and by extension, the apparent dimensions and shapes of celestial bodies. Although several books describe the theoretical foundations of positional astronomy, they touch only slightly on the...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Berlin, Heidelberg
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
1995, 1995
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 1995 |
| Series: | Astronomy and Astrophysics Library
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| Collection: | Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- 1 Presentation of Astrometry
- 2 Image Formation
- 3 Atmospheric Effects of Image Formation
- 4 Reduction of Observations
- 5 Small-Field Astrometry
- 6 Meridian Circles
- 7 Equal Altitude Instruments
- 8 Hipparcos
- 9 Very Small Field Astrometry
- 10 Phase Interferometry
- 11 Timing Techniques
- 12 Future of Astrometry
- References