Hipparcos

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:galaxy
gptkb:observatory
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Theta_Puppis
gptkb:Iota_Ursae_Minoris
gptkb:Kappa_Columbae
gptkb:Tau_Comae_Berenices
gptkbp:allows limited to bright stars
gptkbp:analysis statistical methods
graphical representations
gptkbp:analyzes gptkb:Database_Management_System
gptkbp:application galactic structure studies
gptkbp:collaborations shared databases
ESA and NASA
gptkbp:collection_size over 2 million measurements
gptkbp:community_involvement gptkb:Educational_Institution
gptkbp:contains 118218
118,218
gptkbp:covered_by entire sky
gptkbp:created_by gptkb:spacecraft
gptkbp:data_type parallax measurements
astrometric data
catalog of stars
HIP catalog
gptkbp:data_usage stellar classification
stellar evolution studies
gptkbp:elevation about 10,000 km
gptkbp:end_date 1993-03-15
gptkbp:field_of_study astrophysics
gptkbp:frequency every few years
gptkbp:historical_context complex models
gptkbp:historical_significance current astrophysical research
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Hipparcos
gptkbp:impact enhanced understanding of stellar motions
improved stellar distance measurements
significant in stellar dynamics
gptkbp:instrument gptkb:Hipparcos_telescope
gptkbp:is_considered cross-referencing with other catalogs
gptkbp:is_integrated_with software for analysis
gptkbp:is_observed_in over 118,000 stars
gptkbp:launch_date 1989-08-08
August 8, 1989
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:Ariane_4
gptkbp:legacy foundation for future astrometric missions
gptkbp:location L2 Lagrange point
gptkbp:mission gptkb:spacecraft
March 15, 1993
gptkbp:mission_duration 3 years
about 3 years
gptkbp:notable_feature high precision measurements
gptkbp:notable_work discovery of binary stars
gptkbp:objective astrometry
gptkbp:operated_by gptkb:spacecraft
gptkbp:performance 1 milliarcsecond
gptkbp:products high accuracy
gptkbp:provides_information_on conferences and workshops
international research teams
publicly available
influenced future missions
various astronomical surveys
with ground-based observations
gptkbp:publishes numerous peer-reviewed articles
gptkbp:released gptkb:1997
gptkbp:research astrometry
photometry
gptkbp:research_areas stellar astrophysics
gptkbp:significance first space mission dedicated to astrometry
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Gaia
gptkbp:updates ongoing analysis
gptkbp:year_created gptkb:1997