Walter Hans G., Sovers Ojars J.:
Astrometry Of Fundamental Catalogues
The Evolution From Optical To Radio Reference Frames
Springer-Verlag Berlin And Heidelberg Gmbh & Co. Kg (Germany), 2000
Hardback, 245 pages
Size: 235x155 mm
ISBN: 9783540674368
ISBN-10: 3540674365
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Astrometry Of Fundamental Catalogues
This text addresses the concepts and methods of the respective construction techniques leading to the stellar FK5 frame and to the newly adopted radio interferometric ICRF with its extension to optical wavelengths by Hipparcos. The VLBI technique as applied to astronomy is presented in detail.

