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observatory

[uhb-zur-vuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] / əbˈzɜr vəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i /
NOUN
watchtower
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Arctic sea ice reached its lowest level ever recorded, statistically tying last year's record, a leading US climate observatory for this geopolitically significant region said on Thursday.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Robertson arranges stargazing in her mobile observatory, night hikes, swims and meteor watch parties.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

A trio of donkeys traverses a desert to an observatory.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026

The observatory found that 78% intend to flee the island.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 21, 2025

Mallevant invited Nat to visit the new observatory at Cadiz.

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham




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