Testing Relativity with Space Astrometry Missions

  • Sergei A. Klioner
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Part of the Astrophysics and Space Science Library book series (ASSL, volume 349)

The relativistic aspects of space astrometry missions like Gaia and SIM are summarized. After a short overview of the relativistic modelling of high-accuracy positional observations, various relativistic tests with astrometric data are discussed.

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Solar System Reference System Proper Motion Giant Planet Newtonian Physic 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • Sergei A. Klioner
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  1. 1.Lohrmann ObservatoryDresden Technical UniversityDresdenGermany

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