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radio astronomy


radio astronomy

noun

Definition of RADIO ASTRONOMY

: astronomy dealing with radio waves received from outside the earth's atmosphere
radio astronomer noun
radio astronomical adjective

First Known Use of RADIO ASTRONOMY

1948

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