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Astrometry: The Foundation for Observational Astronomy

Authors :
Paul K T
Blesson Mathew
Devarshi Choudhury
Amith Govind
Source :
Mapana - Journal of Sciences. 17:1-10
Publication Year :
2018
Publisher :
Christ University Bangalore, 2018.

Abstract

Astronomy has seen unprecedented growth in the past century, due to the rise in multiwavelength observations. The foundation for multiwavelength astronomy is given by Astrometry; the science of position and motion determination of celestial bodies. We present a technique of determining equatorial coordinates of celestial bodies from their pixel coordinates. We also present the subsequent results of using this technique in achieving the initial few steps required for the multiwavelength studies of young open clusters.

Details

ISSN :
09753303
Volume :
17
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Mapana - Journal of Sciences
Accession number :
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