infrared astronomy

noun

The astronomical observation and study of objects, cooler than most stars, using the infrared part of the electromagnetic spectrum.

Meanings

nouninfrared astronomy (uncountable)
  1. uncountableastronomyThe astronomical observation and study of objects, cooler than most stars, using the infrared part of the electromagnetic spectrum.
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