"optical astronomy" meaning in All languages combined

See optical astronomy on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} optical astronomy (uncountable)
  1. (informal) Astronomy using observations using telescopes and recording media that capture visible light. Tags: informal, uncountable Synonyms (using visible light): visible-light astronomy (english: scientists' term)
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  2. (astronomy) Astronomy using infrared, visible, and/or ultraviolet wavelengths. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Astronomy
    Sense id: en-optical_astronomy-en-noun-pFgOuPmt Topics: astronomy, natural-sciences

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