Definitions for radio astronomy
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
ra′dio astron`omy(n.)
the branch of astronomy that utilizes extraterrestrial radiation in radio wavelengths rather than visible light for the study of the universe.
Category: Astronomy
Origin of radio astronomy:
1945–50
Princeton's WordNet
radio astronomy(noun)
the branch of astronomy that detects and studies the radio waves emitted by celestial bodies
Wiktionary
radio astronomy(Noun)
The branch of astronomy which utilizes radio waves through the use of radio telescopes to study celestial bodies and occurrences.
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