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Yes, you need tf.

In the Header of each topic there is a frame_id, naming the frame of reference for each message. This command should show the origins of each frame (assuming they are being published correctly somewhere).

$ rosrun tf tf_monitor

Rviz should be able to display your data in some appropriate frame of reference (probably /map).

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