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The U. S. Space Telescope: Astrometric Capabilities

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  30 March 2016

William H. Jefferys
William H. Jefferys*
Affiliation:
Department of Astronomy, University of TexasAustin, Texas 78712

Abstract

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This paper describes the Space Telescope and the instruments it will carry which will be used for astrometry. Particular attention is paid to the two imaging cameras and to the Fine Guidance Sensors. A brief outline of the kinds of programs which are to be carried out is also given.

Type
Joint Commission Meetings
Information
Highlights of Astronomy , Volume 5: Highlights of Astronomy. As presented at the XVIIth General Assembly of the IAU, 1979 , 1980 , pp. 789 - 794
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1980