Discovery and study of planetary systems using astrometry from spaceThe intellectual issues that must be confronted in any attempt to discover planetary systems are examined along with the implications that these issues have for the performance of instruments built for that task. The progress that potentially can be made with precise astrometric measurements is examined. Particular attention is given to the Astrometric Telescope Facility, based on the Multichannel Astrometric Photometer.
Document ID
19880067989
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Levy, E. H. (Arizona Univ. Tucson, AZ, United States)
Mcmillan, R. S. (Arizona, University Tucson, United States)
Gatewood, G. D. (Arizona Univ. Tucson, AZ, United States)
Stein, J. W. (Arizona Univ. Tucson, AZ, United States)
Castelaz, M. W. (Allegheny Observatory Pittsburgh, PA, United States)
Buffington, A. (California, University La Jolla, United States)
Nishioka, N. (Arizona Univ. Tucson, AZ, United States)
Scargle, J. D. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)