Noun · /əbˈzɜːvətri/ · a place built for watching the sky
Definition
A building or facility equipped with telescopes and instruments for observing astronomical, meteorological, or other natural phenomena.
Origin
From Latin observare (to watch, guard). The word entered English in the late 17th century as purpose-built star-gazing towers became common across Europe.
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🎧 Podcast 2 — Daily Use
Observatory in Conversation
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Observatory — AI Prompts
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