The Astrometric Program at Yerkes Observatory.

Abstract

Astrometric research supported in part by ONR at the Yerkes Observatory during the period 1967 - 1970 is described. Topics discussed include (1) results obtained from the new parallax program, (2) proper motion and membership studies of open clusters, and (3) new instrumentation developed at the Yerkes Observatory for the astrometric programs. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 03, 1971
Accession Number
AD0719932

Entities

People

  • William F. Van Altena

Organizations

  • University of Chicago

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Behavior And Behavior Mechanisms
  • Behavioral Disciplines And Activities
  • Behavioral Sciences
  • Buildings And Structures
  • Cooperation
  • Group Dynamics
  • Instrumentation
  • Observatories

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Astronomy/Astrophysics
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.