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The book is an introduction to practical astrometry, dealing with the determination of positions, motions, distances and dimensions of celestial bodies ranging from quasars to artificial satellites. The main part is devoted to the description of instruments and observing techniques, and also include...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Kovalevsky, Jean
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2002.
Edition:Second edition.
Series:Astronomy and astrophysics library.
Subjects:
Geography.
Physical geography.
Astrophysics.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • From the Contents: Presentation of Astrometry
  • Image Formation
  • Atmospheric Effects on Image Formation
  • Reduction of Observations
  • Small-Field Astrometry
  • Meridian Circles
  • Equal Altitude Instruments
  • Hipparcos
  • Very Small Field Astrometry
  • Phase Interferometry
  • Timing Techniques
  • Future of Astrometry
  • References
  • Index.