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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

The research team tested the method for ten years at a volcanological observatory on the island of La Réunion.

From Science Daily • Mar. 15, 2026

It is the latest step in the mission to replace the old observatory which has taken more than four-and-a-half years.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

A trio of donkeys traverses a desert to an observatory.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026

As long as Frederick remained on the throne, Tycho was able to enjoy an unprecedented amount of freedom to run his observatory just as he liked.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin




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