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Testing Relativity with Space Astrometry Missions

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Part of the book series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library ((ASSL,volume 349))

The relativistic aspects of space astrometry missions like Gaia and SIM are summarized. After a short overview of the relativistic modelling of high-accuracy positional observations, various relativistic tests with astrometric data are discussed.

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Klioner, S.A. (2008). Testing Relativity with Space Astrometry Missions. In: Dittus, H., Lammerzahl, C., Turyshev, S.G. (eds) Lasers, Clocks and Drag-Free Control. Astrophysics and Space Science Library, vol 349. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-34377-6_19

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