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The guide star catalogPart 1 of the catalog presents an astronomical overview of the Guide Star Catalog, together with its history, the properties of its current implementation, and the prospects for enhancement. Part 2 presents the algorithms used in photometric and astrometric calibration of the catalog, as well as the analyses of the related errors. Part 3 presents the current structure and content, as well as future enhancements in this area. An overview of the forthcoming publications is given, both with regard to scientific papers and electronic media.
Document ID
19880021163
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Contractor Report (CR)
Authors
Lasker, Barry M. (Space Telescope Science Inst. Baltimore, MD, United States)
Jenkner, Helmut (Space Telescope Science Inst. Baltimore, MD, United States)
Russell, Jane L. (Space Telescope Science Inst. Baltimore, MD, United States)
Date Acquired
September 5, 2013
Publication Date
July 1, 1987
Subject Category
Astronomy
Report/Patent Number
NAS 1.26:183253
PPS-187
NASA-CR-183253
Report Number: NAS 1.26:183253
Report Number: PPS-187
Report Number: NASA-CR-183253
Accession Number
88N30547
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAG8-697
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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