optical astronomy
"Optical astronomy" focuses on studying celestial objects by capturing visible light, setting it apart from other branches that use different parts of the electromagnetic spectrum.
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Definition
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(technical, academic)The branch of astronomy that studies celestial objects using visible light.
Example
- Optical astronomy allows us to see the colors and details of distant stars and galaxies.
- Using optical astronomy, scientists can capture stunning images of nebulae and star clusters.
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