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observatory

[uhb-zur-vuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] / əbˈzɜr vəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i /
NOUN
watchtower
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This success attracted major support from NASA, the National Science Foundation, and private donors, and placed the observatory at the forefront of exoplanet science.

From Science Daily

SOHO's longevity and accomplishments have influenced the design, goals, and collaborative approach of new solar observatories.

From Science Daily

It's the first time the observatory – which was placed in orbit last year - will be able to watch the Sun when it reaches its maximum activity cycle.

From BBC

"That could serve as a legacy for future neutrino observatory and traditional telescopes to perform more in-depth study in particle acceleration mechanisms."

From Science Daily

Then, with sheets hoisted up above their ankles for safety, the children daringly climbed the spiral stairs that led to the observatory, which they located handily, they explained, by following the scent of the sky.

From Literature