Observatory

/əbˈzɜːrvəˌtɔːri/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A building or facility equipped for observing astronomical events.

The university built a new observatory to enhance its astronomy program.

A place or facility used for observing specific phenomena, often related to weather or nature.

The weather observatory provided vital data for the storm forecast.

An organization or institute that conducts observations and research.

The geological observatory published a report on the recent earthquake activity.

Derived from the Latin 'observatorium', from 'observare' meaning 'to observe'.

astronomical observatory

A facility primarily dedicated to astronomical research and observations.

research observatory

A place where scientific research is conducted, focused on observational studies.

weather observatory

A center that specializes in tracking and analyzing weather conditions.

telescope

An optical instrument for making distant objects appear nearer.

observance

The act of watching or keeping a practice or custom.

monitor

To observe and check the progress of something over a period.

Sky-gazer's hangout

We're heading to the observatory for some sky-gazing this weekend.

Star spotter

John likes to go to the observatory just to be a star spotter.