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radar astronomy
(Encyclopedia)radar astronomy, application of radar to the determination of distances and planetary features within the solar system, such as rotation rates. A short burst of radio waves is transmitted in the direc...Compton Gamma-Ray Observatory
(Encyclopedia)Compton Gamma-Ray Observatory: see gamma-ray astronomy. ...aether
(Encyclopedia)aether: see ether, in physics and astronomy. ...population I and II
(Encyclopedia)population I and II, in astronomy: see stellar populations. ...Nuffield Radio Astronomy Laboratories
(Encyclopedia)Nuffield Radio Astronomy Laboratories: see Jodrell Bank Observatory. ...Charon, in astronomy
(Encyclopedia)Charon, in astronomy, the natural satellite, or moon, of Pluto. ...Ultima Thule
(Encyclopedia)Ultima Thule, in astronomy and space exploration, nickname for Arrokoth. ...Dysnomia
(Encyclopedia)Dysnomia, in astronomy, the moon, or natural satellite, of Eris. ...gamma-ray astronomy
(Encyclopedia)gamma-ray astronomy, study of astronomical objects by analysis of the most energetic electromagnetic radiation they emit. Gamma rays are shorter in wavelength and hence more energetic than X rays (see...Cordelia
(Encyclopedia)Cordelia, in astronomy, one of the natural satellites, or moons, of Uranus. ...Browse by Subject
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