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Definitions

Noun

1. 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. 2
   a structure commanding a wide view of its surroundings wordnet
3. 3
   A lookout (vantage point with a view of the surrounding area)
4. 4
   a building designed and equipped to observe astronomical phenomena wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

lookoutastronomical observatoryastronomical telescopebeaconbelvederebleachers

Example

More examples

"That observatory stands in a good location."

Etymology

Borrowed from French observatoire.

Related phrases

celestial body

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