Talk:Astrometry

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I added the links that made sense. Edward 07:52, 22 Dec 2004 (UTC)

[edit] Distance scale

Most of the content in this page about cepheids and distance scale is not strictly astrometry, because astrometry deals with the angular distances between stars, not three-space or "physical" distances between stars. One day I will sit down and beat this page into shape, but I don't have time right now. David W. Hogg 14:14, 5 October 2005 (UTC)

I removed most of the offending content. David W. Hogg 18:28, 17 October 2005 (UTC)

[edit] A person who does astrometry

What is the name for a person who works in the field of astronomy? (Astrometrist?) If anyone knows (assuming there is a name in the first place), I think it should probably be included in the article.

It can be "Astrometer" or "Astrometrist", but really (and boringly) astrometry is done by "Astronomers". Neither of the first two terms is used much, so I don't think it is important for the article, but I certainly don't feel strongly! David W. Hogg 14:09, 5 October 2005 (UTC)
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