The Program to Link the HIPPARCOS Reference Frame to an Extragalactic Reference System Using the Fine Guidance Sensors of the Hubble Space Telescope

Article


Hemenway, P. D., Duncombe, R. L., Bozyan, E. P., Lalich, A. M., Argue, A. N., Franz, O. G., Mcarthur, B., Nelan, E., Taylor, D., White, G., Benedict, G. F., Crifo, F., Fredrick, L. W., Jefferys, W. H., Johnston, K., Kovalevsky, J., Kristian, J., Perryman, M. A. C, Preston, R., ..., Van Altena, W.. 1997. "The Program to Link the HIPPARCOS Reference Frame to an Extragalactic Reference System Using the Fine Guidance Sensors of the Hubble Space Telescope ." The Astronomical Journal. 114 (6), pp. 2796-2810. https://doi.org/10.1086/118688
Article Title

The Program to Link the HIPPARCOS Reference Frame to an Extragalactic Reference System Using the Fine Guidance Sensors of the Hubble Space Telescope

ERA Journal ID1048
Article CategoryArticle
AuthorsHemenway, P. D., Duncombe, R. L., Bozyan, E. P., Lalich, A. M., Argue, A. N., Franz, O. G., Mcarthur, B., Nelan, E., Taylor, D., White, G., Benedict, G. F., Crifo, F., Fredrick, L. W., Jefferys, W. H., Johnston, K., Kovalevsky, J., Kristian, J., Perryman, M. A. C, Preston, R., Shelus, P. J., Turon, C. and Van Altena, W.
Journal TitleThe Astronomical Journal
Journal Citation114 (6), pp. 2796-2810
Number of Pages15
Year1997
PublisherIOP Publishing
ISSN0004-6256
1538-3881
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1086/118688
Abstract

The Hipparcos Satellite Mission has produced positions, proper motions, and parallaxes of unprecedented accuracy for 118,000 stars. For the positions and proper motions to represent true directions and physical motions in space, they must refer to an accurate realization of a nonrotating (inertial) reference frame. One of the major problems confronting the Hipparcos Project was the determination of the relationship of the satellite coordinate system to the best available celestial coordinate system, hopefully at an accuracy approaching the systematic accuracy of the Hipparcos satellite itself. In 1978 we recognized the possibility of using the Fine Guidance Sensors of the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) to measure the Hipparcos coordinate offset and its time variation with respect to extragalactic objects, and we undertook that project. The first HST observation for the project was made in 1993 April, and the last observation used in the solution was made in 1995 October. The HST data consist of accurate angular separations of Extragalactic Objects from Hipparcos stars. Ultimately the HST solution was incorporated with other techniques to form the final link between Hipparcos and the International Celestial Reference System. This link determined the final catalogue system for the published Hipparcos data. We describe the problem, the instrumentation of the two space missions, the limitations imposed by the missions on the observations, the reduction and analysis procedures, and the final results with respect to the final Hipparcos solution. We determine the relation of the Hipparcos coordinate axes with respect to the ICRS coordinate axes from the HST, Hipparcos, and VLBI data alone. The rms uncertainties are about 2 milliarcseconds for the angular offsets and about 2.5 milliarcseconds/yr for the angular rotations. © 1997 American Astronomical Society.

Public Notes

Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions.

Byline AffiliationsUniversity of Texas at Austin, United States
University of Rhode Island, United States
University of Cambridge, United Kingdom
Lowell Observatory, United States
Space Telescope Science Institute, United States
University of Western Sydney
Paris Observatory, France
University of Virginia, United States
United States Naval Observatory, United States
Cote d'Azur Observatory, France
Carnegie Observatories Pasadena, United States
European Space Agency, France
Jet Propulsion Laboratory, United States
Yale University, United States
Permalink -

https://research.usq.edu.au/item/yy6x5/the-program-to-link-the-hipparcos-reference-frame-to-an-extragalactic-reference-system-using-the-fine-guidance-sensors-of-the-hubble-space-telescope

  • 22
    total views
  • 0
    total downloads
  • 0
    views this month
  • 0
    downloads this month

Export as

Related outputs

A 7 Day Multiwavelength Flare Campaign on AU Mic. I. High-time-resolution Light Curves and the Thermal Empirical Neupert Effect
Tristan, Isaiah I., Notsu, Yuta, Kowalski, Adam F., Brown, Alexander, Wisniewski, John P., Osten, Rachel A., Vrijmoet, Eliot H., White, Graeme L., Carter, Brad D., Grady, Carol A., Henry, Todd J., Hinojosa, Rodrigo H., Lomax, Jamie R., Neff, James E., Paredes, Leonardo A. and Soutter, Jack. 2023. "A 7 Day Multiwavelength Flare Campaign on AU Mic. I. High-time-resolution Light Curves and the Thermal Empirical Neupert Effect." The Astrophysical Journal: an international review of astronomy and astronomical physics. 951 (1). https://doi.org/10.3847/1538-4357/acc94f
Rectilinear elements of visual optical double stars: With application to the 1829 southern double star catalogue of James Dunlop
Letchford, Roderick R., White, Graeme L. and Brown, Carolyn J.. 2022. "Rectilinear elements of visual optical double stars: With application to the 1829 southern double star catalogue of James Dunlop." Astronomische Nachrichten. 343 (6-7), pp. 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1002/asna.20220018
Orbital Elements of visual binary stars with very short arcs: With application to double stars from the 1829 southern double star catalog of James Dunlop
Letchford, Roderick R., White, Graeme L. and Brown, Carolyn J.. 2022. "Orbital Elements of visual binary stars with very short arcs: With application to double stars from the 1829 southern double star catalog of James Dunlop." Astronomische Nachrichten. 343 (3), pp. 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1002/asna.20210113
Assessment of the accuracy of measures in the 1829 southern double star catalogue of James Dunlop
Letchford, Roderick R., White, Graeme L. and Brown, Carolyn J.. 2022. "Assessment of the accuracy of measures in the 1829 southern double star catalogue of James Dunlop." Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society. 510 (4), pp. 5330-5347. https://doi.org/10.1093/mnras/stab3777
The μ Arae Planetary System: Radial Velocities and Astrometry
Benedict, G. F., McArthur, B. E., Nelan, E. P., Wittenmyer, R., Barnes, R., Smotherman, H. and Horner, J.. 2022. "The μ Arae Planetary System: Radial Velocities and Astrometry." The Astronomical Journal. 163 (6), pp. 1-16. https://doi.org/10.3847/1538-3881/ac6ac8
A Multi-year Search for Transits of Proxima Centauri. II. No Evidence for Transit Events with Periods between 1 and 30 days
Feliz, Dax L., Blank, David L., Collins, Karen A., White, Graeme L., Stassun, Keivan G., Curtis, Ivan A., Hart, Rhodes, Kielkopf, John F., Nelson, Peter, Relles, Howard, Stockdale, Christopher, Jayawardene, Bandupriya, Shankland, Paul, Reichart, Daniel E., Haislip, Joshua B. and Kouprianov, Vladimir V.. 2019. "A Multi-year Search for Transits of Proxima Centauri. II. No Evidence for Transit Events with Periods between 1 and 30 days ." The Astronomical Journal. 157 (6). https://doi.org/10.3847/1538-3881/ab184f
A Multi-year Search for Transits of Proxima Centauri. I. Light Curves Corresponding to Published Ephemerides
Blank, David L., Feliz, Dax, Collins, Karen A., White, Graeme L., Stassun, Keivan G., Curtis, Ivan A., Hart, Rhodes, Kielkopf, John F., Nelson, Peter, Relles, Howard, Stockdale, Christopher, Jayawardene, Bandupriya, Pennypacker, Carlton R., Shankland, Paul, Reichart, Daniel E., Haislip, Joshua B. and Kouprianov, Vladimir V.. 2018. "A Multi-year Search for Transits of Proxima Centauri. I. Light Curves Corresponding to Published Ephemerides ." The Astronomical Journal. 155 (6), pp. 1-15. https://doi.org/10.3847/1538-3881/aabded
A technique to derive improved proper motions for kepler objects of interest
Benedict, G. Fritz, Tanner, Angelle M., Cargile, Phillip A. and Ciardi, David R.. 2014. "A technique to derive improved proper motions for kepler objects of interest." The Astronomical Journal. 148 (6), pp. 108-134. https://doi.org/10.1088/0004-6256/148/6/108
Mass extinction and the structure of the Milky Way
Filipovic, M. D., Horner, J., Crawford, E. J., Tothill, N. F. H. and White, G. L.. 2013. "Mass extinction and the structure of the Milky Way ." Serbian Astronomical Journal. 187 (187), pp. 43-52. https://doi.org/10.2298/SAJ130819005F
Herschel view of the Taurus B211/3 filament and striations: evidence of filamentary growth?
Palmeirim, P., Andre, Ph., Kirk, J., Ward-Thompson, D., Arzoumanian, D., Konyves, V., Didelon, P., Schneider, N., Benedettini, M., Bontemps, S., Francesco, J.D., Elia, D., Griffin, M., Hennemann, M., Hill, T., Martin, P.G., Men’shchikov, A., Molinari, S., Motte, F., ..., White G.L.. 2013. "Herschel view of the Taurus B211/3 filament and striations: evidence of filamentary growth?" Astronomy and Astrophysics: a European journal. 550, pp. 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361/201220500
Radio-continuum study of the Nearby sculptor group galaxies. Part 1: NGC 300 at λ=20 cm
Galvin, Timothy J., Filipovic, Miroslav D., Crawford, Evan J., Wong, Graeme, Payne, Jeff L., De Horta, Ain, White, Graeme L., Tothill, Nick, Drašković, Danica, Pannuti, Thomas G., Grimes, Caleb K., Cahall, Benjamin J., Millar, William C. and Laine, Seppo. 2012. "Radio-continuum study of the Nearby sculptor group galaxies. Part 1: NGC 300 at λ=20 cm ." Astrophysics and Space Science: an international journal of astronomy, astrophysics and space science. 340 (1), pp. 133-142. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10509-012-1044-3
An additional production mechanism for the diffuse x-ray background
Ernest, Allan D., Collins, Matthew P. and White, Graeme L.. 2012. "An additional production mechanism for the diffuse x-ray background ." 28th International Astronomical Union Symposium (IAU 2012): Solar and Astrophysical Dynamos and Magnetic Activity. Beijing, China 27 - 31 Aug 2012 United Kingdom. Cambridge University Press. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1743921313005000
The H2O Southern Galactic Plane Survey: NH3 (1,1) and (2,2) catalogues
Purcell, C.R., Longmore, S.N., Walsh, A.J., Whiting, M.T., Breen, S.L., Britton, T., Brooks, K.J., Burton, M.G., Cunningham, M.R., Green, J.A., Harvey-Smith, L., Hindson, L., Hoare, M.G., Indermuehle, B., Jones, P.A., Lo, N., Lowe, V., Phillips, C.J., Thompson, M.A., ..., White G. L.. 2012. "The H2O Southern Galactic Plane Survey: NH3 (1,1) and (2,2) catalogues ." Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society. 426 (3), pp. 1972-1991. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2966.2012.21800.x
A study of optical observing techniques for extra-galactic supernova remnants: Case of NGC300
Millar, W.C., White G.L. and Filipovic, M.D.. 2012. "A study of optical observing techniques for extra-galactic supernova remnants: Case of NGC300 ." Serbian Astronomical Journal. 2012 (184), pp. 19-40. https://doi.org/10.2298/SAJ1284019M
On the Search for Transits of the Planets Orbiting Gliese 876
Shankland, P. D., Rivera, E. J., Laughlin, G., Blank, D. L., Price, A., Gary, B., Bissinger, R., Ringwald, F., White, G., Henry, G. W., McGee, P., Wolf, A. S., Carter, B., Lee, S., Biggs, J., Monard, B. and Ashley, M. C. B.. 2006. "On the Search for Transits of the Planets Orbiting Gliese 876 ." Astrophysical Journal. 653 (1), pp. 700-707. https://doi.org/10.1086/508562
The H2O Southern Galactic Plane Survey (HOPS) – I. Techniques and H2O maser data
Walsh, A. J., Breen, S. L., Britton, T., Brooks, K. J., Burton, M. G., Cunningham, M. R., Green, J.A., Harvey-Smith, L., Hindson, L., Hoare, M. G., Indermuehle, B., Jones, P. A., Lo, N., Longmore, S. N., Lowe, V., Phillips, C. J., Purcell, C. R., Thompson, M. A., Urquhart, J. S., ..., Whiting, M. T.. 2011. "The H2O Southern Galactic Plane Survey (HOPS) – I. Techniques and H2O maser data ." Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society. 416 (3), pp. 1764-1821. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2966.2011.19115.x
Optical spectra of supernova remnant candidates in the Sculptor Group galaxy NGC 300
Millar, William C., White, Graeme L., Filipovic, Miroslav D., Payne, Jeffrey L., Crawford, Evan J., Pannuti, Thomas G. and Staggs, Wayne D.. 2011. "Optical spectra of supernova remnant candidates in the Sculptor Group galaxy NGC 300 ." Astrophysics and Space Science: an international journal of astronomy, astrophysics and space science. 332 (2), pp. 221-239. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10509-010-0556-y
Radio-continuum jets around the peculiar galaxy pair ESO 295-IG022
Filipovic, M.D., Crawford, E.J., Jones, P.A. and White G.L.. 2010. "Radio-continuum jets around the peculiar galaxy pair ESO 295-IG022 ." Serbian Astronomical Journal. 2010 (181), pp. 31-37. https://doi.org/10.2298/SAJ1081031F
Faint super-soft X-ray sources in XMM-Newton Large Magellanic Cloud fields
Kahabka, P., Haberl, F., Pakull, M., Millar, W. C., White G. L., Filipovic, M. D. and Payne, J. L.. 2008. "Faint super-soft X-ray sources in XMM-Newton Large Magellanic Cloud fields ." Astronomy and Astrophysics: a European journal. 482 (1), pp. 237-245. https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20078535
Long-slit optical spectroscopy of Large Magellanic Cloud radio supernova remnants
Payne, J. L., White G. L. and Filipovic, M. D.. 2008. "Long-slit optical spectroscopy of Large Magellanic Cloud radio supernova remnants ." Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society. 383 (3), pp. 1175-1194. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2966.2007.12620.x
Optical spectra of radio planetary nebulae in the small Magellanic cloud
Payne, J.L., Filipovic, M.D., Crawford, E.J., De Horta, A.Y., White G.L. and H.Stootman, F.H.. 2008. "Optical spectra of radio planetary nebulae in the small Magellanic cloud ." Serbian Astronomical Journal. 2008 (176), pp. 65-70. https://doi.org/10.2298/SAJ0876065P
Optimal image subtraction method: Summary derivations, applications, and publicly shared application using IDL
Miller, J. Patrick, Pennypacker, C.R. and White, Graeme L.. 2008. "Optimal image subtraction method: Summary derivations, applications, and publicly shared application using IDL ." Publications of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific. 120 (866), pp. 449-464. https://doi.org/10.1086/588258
Further constraints on the presence of a debris disk in the multiplanet system gliese 876
Shankland, P. D., Blank, D. L., Boboltz, D.A., Lazio, T. J. W. and White G.. 2008. "Further constraints on the presence of a debris disk in the multiplanet system gliese 876 ." The Astronomical Journal. 135 (6), pp. 2194-2198. https://doi.org/10.1088/0004-6256/135/6/2194
A Pilot Survey for the H2O Southern Galactic Plane Survey
Walsh, Andrew. J., Lo, Nardia, Burton, Michael G., White Graeme L., Purcell, Cormac R., Longmore, Steven N., Phillips, Chris J. and Brooks, Kate J.. 2008. "A Pilot Survey for the H2O Southern Galactic Plane Survey ." Publications of the Astronomical Society of Australia. 25 (2), pp. 105-113. https://doi.org/10.1071/AS07053
Astrometric Observations of Wide Southern Double Stars – II
Bauer, Christina, White, Graeme L., Blank, David L, Hons, Alex and Jones, Paul A.. 2007. "Astrometric Observations of Wide Southern Double Stars – II ." Publications of the Astronomical Society of Australia. 24 (3), pp. 118-137. https://doi.org/10.1071/AS07023
Piloting a network of small telescopes
Fadavi, M., Verveer, A., Aymon, J., Merlin, D., Situ, K., Pennypackker, C., Biggs, J., White, G., Gould, A., Greenberg, G., Hoette, V., McCarron, K., Archer, K., Pino, F., Hibbs, M., Ford, M. and Wetsch, J.. 2006. "Piloting a network of small telescopes ." Astronomische Nachrichten. 327 (8), pp. 811-813. https://doi.org/10.1002/asna.200610686
Subparsec-scale structure and evolution of Centaurus A (NGC5128)
Jauncey, D. L., Tingay, S. J., Preston, R. A., Reynolds, J. E., Lovell, J. E., Mcculloch, P. M., Tzioumis, A. K., Costa, M. E., Murphy, D. W., Meier, D. L., Jones, D. L., Amy, S. W., Biggs, J. D., Blair, D. G., Clay, R. W., Edwards, P. G., Ellingsen, S. P., Ferris, R. H., Gough, R. G., ..., White, G. L.. 1995. "Subparsec-scale structure and evolution of Centaurus A (NGC5128)." University of Adelaide. 92 (25), pp. 11368-11370. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.92.25.11368
Speckle interferometry of Hipparcos link stars – III
White, Graeme L., Jauncey, David L., Reynolds, John E., Blackmore, David R., Matcher, Steven J., Morgan, Brian L., Vine, Harry A. and Argue, A. N.. 1991. "Speckle interferometry of Hipparcos link stars – III ." Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society. 248 (3), pp. 411-413. https://doi.org/10.1093/mnras/248.3.411