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Title:
The Hipparcos Catalogue: 10th anniversary and its legacy
Authors:
Turon, C.; Arenou, F.
Affiliation:
AA(GEPI/UMR-CNRS 8111, Observatoire de Paris, 92190 Meudon, France ), AB(GEPI/UMR-CNRS 8111, Observatoire de Paris, 92190 Meudon, France )
Publication:
A Giant Step: from Milli- to Micro-arcsecond Astrometry, Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union, IAU Symposium, Volume 248, p. 1-7
Publication Date:
07/2008
Origin:
CUP
Keywords:
astrometry, space vehicles, stars: distances, stars: kinematics, stars: fundamental parameters, Galaxy: fundamental parameters, Galaxy: solar neighbourhood
DOI:
10.1017/S1743921308018516
Bibliographic Code:
2008IAUS..248....1T

Abstract

The European Space Agency decision to include the Hipparcos satellite into its Science Programme is placed in the context of the years 1965-1980 and in the historical perspective of the progress of astrometry. The motivation and ideas which lead to the Hipparcos design are reviewed as well as its characteristics and performance. The amount and variety of applications represent an impressive evolution from the original science case and opened the way to much more ambitious further space missions, especially Gaia, based on the same basic principles. A giant step in technology led to a giant step in science. Next steps are presented at this Symposium.
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