Thesaurus: observatory

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1. n. A place or building for making observations on the heavenly bodies.
2. n. A class="def-link" href="https://vividlex.com/word/building">building class="def-link" href="https://vividlex.com/word/fitted">fitted with instruments for making systematic observations of any particular class or series of natural phenomena.
3. n. A place, as an elevated chamber, from which a view may be observed or commanded.
4. n. A lookout on a flank of a battery whence an officer can note the range and effect of the fire.
5. n. a building designed and equipped to observe astronomical phenomena
6. n. a structure commanding a wide view of its surroundings
7. 1. A place or class="def-link" href="https://vividlex.com/word/building">building for class="def-link" href="https://vividlex.com/word/making">making observations on the heavenly bodies. The new observatory in Greenwich Park. Evelyn. 2. A building fitted with instruments for making systematic observations of any particular class or series of natural phenomena. 3. A place, as an elevated chamber, from which a view may be observed or commanded. 4. (Mil.) A lookout on a flank of a battery whence an officer can note the range and effect of the fire. Farrow.
8. A lookout on a flank of a battery whence an officer can notethe range and effect of the fire. Farrow.
9. n:100 n. a building designed and equipped to observe astronomical phenomena