observatory
Pronunciation
  • (America) IPA: /əbˈzəɹvətɔɹi/
  • (British) IPA: /əbˈzəːvət(ə)ɹi/
Noun

observatory (plural observatories)

  1. A place where stars, planets and other celestial bodies are observed, usually through a telescope; also place for observing meteorological or other natural phenomena.
  2. A lookout vantage point with a view of the surrounding area
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