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observatory

[uhb-zur-vuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] / əbˈzɜr vəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i /
NOUN
watchtower
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There are a range of free and ticketed events to help people enjoy the spectacle, with venues including a spectacular beachside spot, an observatory and even a pub with its own observatory.

From BBC Aug. 11, 2026

The observatory is also well suited for eclipse viewing.

From Science Daily Aug. 10, 2026

During that brief period, the Moon will completely cover the Sun and send the observatory into darkness.

From Science Daily Aug. 10, 2026

The observatory will also offer a live stream shown on a large screen, if clouds threaten to obscure the view.

From BBC Aug. 8, 2026

"Inside was a fine new lens for the observatory, from Myr by the look of it. The lenscrafters of Myr are without equal."

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin

It survives on aging observatories, international cooperation and a scientific community small enough to fit in a lecture hall.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

More precise measurements from upcoming observatories and cosmic surveys could help scientists determine which hidden interactions dark matter might possess and which possibilities observations can rule out.

From Science Daily Aug. 2, 2026

Together, the observatories supplied measurements across a broad portion of the electromagnetic spectrum, ranging from radio waves to gamma rays.

From Science Daily Aug. 2, 2026

In the next decade, the smaller Mark II telescope was built to work alongside the larger telescope to increase the observatories capabilities.

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

He points to the news announcer actor, who breaks in with a second bulletin: The Government Meteorological Bureau has asked observatories to watch for more explosions on Mars.

From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow




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