Space telescopes
type: Concept
narrower: X-ray telescopes

X-ray telescopes
contributor: AAS Frey.Katie Admin
broader: Space 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.
modified: 2020-11-04T21:04:16.42Z
modified: 2020-11-04T21:04:02.473Z
type: Concept