Radio stars play a key role in establishing the link between optical reference frames and the conventional celestial reference frame based on extragalactic radio sources. The relevant astrometric, astrophysical and radio quantities are compiled of 66 cardinal radio stars currently suited to frame connection and main tenance of the link. The catalogue entries are supplied with ample bibliographical codes and annotations for easy data retrieval.
Cone search capability for table J/A+AS/122/529/table2 (Optical positions)
Cone search capability for table J/A+AS/122/529/table3 (Radio positions)