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  1. Stellar Catalogues

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    Astrometric Catalogues
    Astrometric catalogues aim for the highest possible precision in determining stellar positions ($\alpha, \delta$) and proper motions ($\mu\alpha, \mu\delta$).
    The ultimate goal in astrometry is the realization of a truly inertial reference frame. However, catalogues are fundamentally limited by the local gravitational fluctuations within the observing instrument itse…