A Giant Step: From Milli- to Micro- Arcsecond Astrometry (IAU S248) (Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union Symposia and Colloquia) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 052187470X ISBN 13: 9780521874700

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2008

Synopsis

The Proceedings of IAU S248 reflect the state-of-the-art in the field of astrometry, summarizing the scientific achievements at the tenth anniversary of the Hipparcos and Tycho Catalogue release. It shows the latest achievements in ground-based astrometry and details the progress of second-generation astrometric satellites. Currently, the highest accuracies at a micro-arc-second level are reached by interferometric techniques, especially at radio wavelengths. Establishing and maintaining the celestial reference frame at this level, within a relativistic framework, has been identified as one of astrometry's main tasks. The era of large surveys and virtual observatories brings inevitable changes to the role of astrometry in astronomy. For instance, galactic structure and evolution can be fully understood only by combining astrometric and astrophysical parameters. Finally, due attention is given to astrometric education in astronomy curricula for the twenty-first century. These Proceedings convincingly demonstrate the ever growing role played by astrometry in understanding the Universe.

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A Giant Step: From Milli- to Micro- Arcsecond AstrometryEditor: Jin, Wenjing Editor: Platais, Imants The Johns Hopkins UniversityEditor: Perryman, Michael A. C. Description: The Proceedings of IAU S248 reflect ...

Book Description

IAU S248 reflects the state-of-the-art in the field of astrometry. In showing the latest achievements in ground-based astrometry and the progress of second-generation astrometric satellites, this volume demonstrates the ever growing role played by astrometry in understanding the Universe.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 052187470X
• ISBN 13: 9780521874700
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 610
• Editor: Jin Wenjing, Platais Imants, Perryman Michael A. C.