OBSERVATORY Definition & Meaning

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observatory

[uhb-zur-vuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee]

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noun

plural

observatories

a place or building equipped and used for making observations of astronomical, meteorological, or other natural phenomena, especially a place equipped with a powerful telescope for observing the planets and stars.
an institution that controls or carries on the work of such a place.
a place or structure that provides an extensive view; lookout.

observatory

/ -trɪ, əbˈzɜːvətərɪ /

noun

an institution or building specially designed and equipped for observing meteorological and astronomical phenomena
any building or structure providing an extensive view of its surroundings

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of observatory¹

1670–80; < Latin �ǲ�� ( re ) to observe + -tory ²

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Filming will still be limited to times when the observatory is not otherwise open to the public.

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Botanist David Bellamy was involved in planning a mock safari while astronomer Sir Patrick Moore was to contribute to an observatory.

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Some of these are in the remote, austere sites that often serve as ideal sites for astronomical observatories.

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When they talk about astronomy, this means that a large part of their focus is on protecting the remote sites where large telescopes and observatories are set up around the world from electromagnetic interference.

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“Sometimes all people need is some guidance, and here in the observatory we have instructors and put out telescopes every night free to the public,” Krupp said.

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observative observe

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