Astrometric measurements with 1-microarcsec accuracy from the Space Station could reveal terrestrial-sized planets orbiting stars within 10 pc of earth. Interferometry from the Station could furnish the needed acuity, while direct imaging could not. A proposed Astrometric Telescope Facility would be attached to the Station on an equatorial mount and would have a 15-m focal length.


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    Title :

    Planetary detection and the astrometric telescope facility - A Space Station attached payload


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    1986-01-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English


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