The Science of Fundamental Catalogs

Abstract

This review paper discusses the science of astrometric catalogs, their current applications and future prospects for making progress in fundamental astronomy, astrophysics and gravitational physics. We discuss the concept of fundamental catalogs, their practical realizations, and future prospects. Particular attention is paid to the astrophysical implementations of the catalogs such as the measurement of the Oort constants, the secular aberration and parallax, and asteroseismology. We also consider the use of the fundamental catalogs in gravitational physics for testing general theory of relativity and detection of ultra-long gravitational waves of cosmological origin.

20 pages, 185 references, accepted to Frontiers in Astronomy and Space Sciences (Fundamental Astronomy Section)

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• Differential proper motion spin of the Hipparcos and Gaia celestial reference frames
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