observatory

IPA: ʌbzˈɝvʌtɔri

A place where stars, planets and other celestial bodies are observed, usually through a telescope; also place for observing meteorological or other natural phenomena.
A lookout (vantage point with a view of the surrounding area)

Examples of "observatory" in Sentences

"This is what I call my observatory," said the hermit, turning to his guest.
The first solar dynamic observatory is expected to be launched no earlier than August 2008.
The observatory is still standing, although the fire is in the community of Palomar Mountain.
This magnificent observatory is situated in the middle of a modern Beijing traffic machine, and is quite a view.
And after more than a decade of work, Olin's goal of seeing the silo turned into an observatory is nearing completion.
Unlike JWST, where STScI is participating in observatory I&T, HST was had limited input from STScI until after launch.
The observatory is being touted as an instrument with many uses for many people, but it has three main goals for the near term.
The Abbé and I excused ourselves to Frances and Bettina, and went with the Doctor to the room which he called his observatory, where we came to the point very quickly: --