A Combined Photometric-Astrometric Catalog

Abstract

Lincoln Laboratory is currently engaged in the construction and software development for a semi-automatic electro-optical observatory. An important function will be astrometric and photometric observations of artificial earth satellites. In the process of calibration the collection of astrometric and photometric data on other celestial objects will be an important by-product. For reasons connected with maximizing the semi-automatic nature of the observatory and the design of the photometer both astrometric and photometric standard stars are required. The possibility of a combined catalog was investigated.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 19, 1975
Accession Number
ADA020966

Entities

People

  • Laurence G. Taff

Organizations

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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  • Space

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  • Abstracts
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  • Massachusetts
  • Observation
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  • Stars
  • Variable Stars

Fields of Study

  • Physics

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  • Astronomy and Astrophysics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Space Objects