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Observational astronomy > Astronomical instrumentation > Telescopes > Space telescopes > X-ray telescopes
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X-ray telescopes  

Definition

  • A telescope designed to focus X-rays from astronomical objects. X-ray telescopes function from orbital satellites because X-rays are absorbed by the Earth's atmosphere. These telescopes require special techniques since the conventional methods used in optical and radio telescopes are not adequate. (en)

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http://astrothesaurus.org/uat/1825

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