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ultraviolet astronomy

ul·tra·vi·o·let as·tron·o·my


noun 
Definition:
 
study of astronomical objects emitting ultraviolet: the study of astronomical objects emitting electromagnetic radiation in the range 100 to 320 nanometers. Hotter stars emit most of their energy in this range.

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