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observatory

[uhb-zur-vuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] / əbˈzɜr vəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i /
NOUN
watchtower
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By using the wealth of skills and expertise gathered at the different volcano observatories, teams of experts work together to keep watch and send warning when a dormant volcano is about to become active.

From Literature

The forecaster said it used data from solar monitoring satellites, ground-based observatories and international partners to "build a detailed picture of solar and geophysical conditions".

From BBC

The record snowfall was "caused by deep and extensive cyclones with sharp atmospheric fronts passing over the Moscow region", the observatory said.

From Barron's

Beyond reshaping theories of black hole formation, the research also has implications for upcoming space observatories.

From Science Daily

Unlike Earth-based observatories, Solar Orbiter follows a wide orbit that circles the Sun once every six months.

From Science Daily