Month: July 2025

POLARIMETRY
The study of the polarization of light from astronomical sources.

RADIO INTERFEROMETRY
Using multiple radio telescopes to improve resolution.

INFRARED ASTRONOMY
Observing celestial objects using infrared radiation.

ADAPTIVE OPTICS
A method to correct atmospheric distortion in ground-based telescopes.

ASTROMETRY
The precise measurement of positions and movements of celestial objects.

PHOTOMETRY
The measurement of the intensity of light from astronomical objects.

SPECTROSCOPY
The analysis of light spectra to determine composition, temperature, and movement of celestial bodies.

PARALLAX
The apparent shift of an object when viewed from different angles, used to measure distances.

ASTRONOMICAL OBSERVATION
The act of studying celestial objects using telescopes and other instruments.