Accurate Optical Reference Catalogs

Abstract

This paper reviews current and near future all-sky astrometric catalogs on the International Celestial Reference Frame (ICRF) with an emphasis on reference star data at optical wavelengths for user applications.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 2006
Accession Number
ADA484208

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  • Norbert Zacharias

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  • United States Naval Observatory

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