Optical-astronomy
noun
1.
the branch of observational astronomy using telescopes to observe or photograph celestial objects in visible light.
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- Optical-bench
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- Optical carrier 12
networking (OC-12) A SONET rate of 12 * 51.84 = 622.08 megabits per second. [Matches STS-12]? (1997-05-26)
- Optical carrier 3
networking (OC-3) A SONET rate of 3 * 51.84 = 155.52 megabits per second, which matches STS-3. (1997-02-05)