observatories

noun

Definition of observatoriesnext
plural of observatory
as in lookouts
a high place or structure from which a wide view is possible the observatory is located on a mountaintop

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Recent Examples of observatories Mauna Kea is famous for its observatories and is an ideal location for astronomical research, since its summit provides one of the clearest and most stable skies in the world. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Jan. 2025 The artist has long had a passion for trains and was further inspired by the design of his art studio in Paris, the charm of century-old crafts, astronomical observatories, and the cabinets of curiosity of Renaissance Europe. — Everett Potter, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024 Previously, radio observatories searched the sky for new pulsars but rarely lingered long enough to pick up slower signals. — Bydaniel Clery, science.org, 4 Dec. 2024

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