English Explanatory Dictionary

optical astronomy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Astronomy using observations using telescopes and recording media that capture visible light.
  2. Astronomy using infrared, visible, and/or ultraviolet wavelengths.

Word forms

optical astronomy

Synonyms

visible-light astronomy
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