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observatory.

A place where stars, planets and other celestial bodies are observed, usually through a telescope; also place for observing meteorological or other natural phenomena.

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Meaning & usage

noun/əbˈzɜːvət(ə)ɹi/Australia, UK/əbˈzɝvətɔɹi/Canada, US
  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. A lookout (vantage point with a view of the surrounding area)

Where this word comes from

Borrowed from French observatoire, equivalent to observe + -atory.

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