Meaning Of The Word X-ray astronomy

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X-ray astronomy in British English
the branch of astronomy that deals with X-ray radiation from various celestial sources, esp. binary stars
noun: the branch of astronomy concerned with the detection and measurement of X-rays emitted by certain celestial bodies. As X-rays are absorbed by the atmosphere, satellites and rockets are used
noun: the branch of astronomy that studies celestial objects by means of the x-rays emitted by them

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