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observatory

[uhb-zur-vuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] / əbˈzɜr vəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i /
NOUN
watchtower
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It will have a full-service spa and a rooftop observatory with a professional-grade telescope.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 8, 2026

Come nightfall, the foundation also puts on a free “Look Up” stargazing program from its observatory, taking advantage of some of the darkest skies on the Eastern Seaboard.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 20, 2026

The commission said last week it would establish a "fuel observatory" to track EU production, imports, exports and stock levels of transport fuels.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

One of the biggest setbacks came in 2022, when the Contras wildfire disrupted power and internet service at the observatory for months.

From Science Daily • Apr. 28, 2026

My dad said when we’re done with the big projects, he’ll help me build a backyard observatory.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows




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