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noun, plural ob·serv·a·to·ries. a place or building equipped and used for making observations of astronomical, meteorological, or other natural phenomena, especially a place equipped with a powerful telescope for observing the planets and stars.
an institution that controls or carries on the work of such a place.
a place or structure that provides an extensive view; lookout.
Origin of observatory 1670–80; <Latin observā (re ) to observe + -tory2
Words nearby observatory observant, observation, observational, observation car, observation post, observatory , observe, observer, obsess, obsessed, obsession
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The instrument is attached to the Anglo-Australian Telescope at the Siding Spring Observatory , northwest of Sydney, Australia.
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According to the Syrian Observatory the suicide bombing of the rebel checkpoint in Idlib province caused a massive explosion.
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In all, the Observatory says it has documented 125,835 casualties since the start of the rebellion on March 18, 2011.
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The Observatory believes a further 19,256 pro-regime militiamen have been killed.
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Quito, with a position unparalleled for astronomical purposes, has no observatory .
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We had lingered in the Park longer than usual, slowly pacing the broad avenue leading from the Observatory to the Heath.
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The Prophet stepped down into his observatory , and turned his telescope on Saragossa.
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The editorial office was like an observatory , from which one could study the world and watch history in the making.
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“Come now, let us ascend to the observatory ,” said the hermit, when all the things in the library had been examined.
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British Dictionary definitions for observatory noun plural -ries an institution or building specially designed and equipped for observing meteorological and astronomical phenomena
any building or structure providing an extensive view of its surroundings
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Words related to observatory lookout, tower, catbird seat