Astronomical catalog

An astronomical catalog or catalogue is a list or tabulation of astronomical objects, typically grouped together because they share a common type, morphology, origin, means of detection, or method of discovery. Astronomical catalogs are usually the result of an astronomical survey of some kind.

Catalogs of historical importance

Further information: Star catalogue

Widely used astronomical catalogs

See also

References

  1. Kepple, George Robert; Glen W. Sanner (1998). The Night Sky Observer's Guide, Volume 1. Willmann-Bell, Inc. p. 18. ISBN 0-943396-58-1.
  2. "Observatoire de Paris (Abd-al-Rahman Al Sufi)". Archived from the original on 16 April 2007. Retrieved 2007-04-19.
  3. "Observatoire de Paris (LMC)". Archived from the original on 17 April 2007. Retrieved 2007-04-19.
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  6. USNO Master Clock Time Javascript must be Enabled. "USNO Image and Catalog Archive Server — Naval Oceanography Portal". Usno.navy.mil. Retrieved 2011-09-17.

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