When Will Preliminary Gaia Data Be Released?

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In summary, preliminary data from esa gaia is expected to be made public in summer 2016, with a specific target for stars in the Hipparcos Catalogue. The publication timeline may be delayed slightly due to minor complications, but the analysis efforts are ongoing. The latest update suggests a "data dump" on September 14, which should include interesting information about measurements such as distance to HIP 85605 and others.
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Do we have any indication of when preliminary data from esa gaia will be made public ? It is a few months behind schedule due to minor complications and such.

I am particularly interested in seeing its measure of distance to HIP 85605 among others.

Thanks.
 
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Measurements might be a bit behind schedule, but I think the publication timeline is mainly driven by analysis efforts. This page claims to stay up-to-date.
 
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Thanks. ... it appears per that link that summer 2016 is target for stars in the Hipparcos Catalogue .
 

FAQ: When Will Preliminary Gaia Data Be Released?

When will the preliminary Gaia results be released?

The preliminary Gaia results were released on September 14, 2016.

What is the purpose of the Gaia mission?

The Gaia mission aims to create a 3D map of the Milky Way galaxy by measuring the positions, distances, and motions of over one billion stars.

How accurate are the preliminary Gaia results?

The preliminary Gaia results have an accuracy of about 0.3 milliarcseconds, which is equivalent to measuring the width of a human hair from 1000 kilometers away.

Can the Gaia mission detect exoplanets?

Yes, the Gaia mission has the potential to discover thousands of exoplanets by measuring the tiny changes in a star's position caused by the gravitational pull of an orbiting planet.

What are some potential applications of the Gaia mission's results?

The Gaia mission's results can be used for a variety of applications, including studying the formation and evolution of the Milky Way, understanding the distribution of dark matter, and improving our knowledge of the cosmic distance ladder for more accurate measurements of the universe's expansion.

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