EPJ Web of Conferences 19, 09002 (2012)
https://doi.org/10.1051/epjconf/20121909002

Astrometric surveys: Solving the Milky Way puzzle with Gaia

Leiden Observatory, Leiden University, PO Box 9513, 2300 RA Leiden, The Netherlands

^a e-mail: brown@strw.leidenuniv.nl

Abstract

In this contribution I provide a brief summary of ongoing and future astrometric surveys and then focus on presenting the current status and expected scientific performance of the Gaia mission, scheduled for launch in 2013.