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jmgoldba
Affiliation
American Association of Variable Star Observers (AAVSO)
Fri, 01/10/2014 - 22:25
Hi, I wanted to confirm that the RA & DEC provided in the download spreadsheet are J2000. Thanks,
r.furgoni
Affiliation
American Association of Variable Star Observers (AAVSO)
Yes, I confirm that the equinox is J2000. However, in 99% of cases all the "modern" catalogs use this equinox.
For confirmation: the coordinates are J2000. Typically, the coordinate accuracy is about 0.25arcsec.
Arne