Meaning Of The Word Observatory

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What's The Definition Of Observatory?

observatory
countable noun: An observatory is a building with a large telescope from which scientists study things such as the planets by watching them.

observatory in American English
a building equipped for scientific observation, esp. such a building with a large telescope for astronomical research
noun: a place or building equipped and used for making observations of astronomical, meteorological, or other natural phenomena, esp. a place equipped with a powerful telescope for observing the planets and stars

observatory in British English
noun: an institution or building specially designed and equipped for observing meteorological and astronomical phenomena

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