Observatory
Pronunciation: /əbˈzɜːrvəˌtɔːriː/
Observatory (noun)
- A building or place where scientists watch the sky and use instruments to study stars, planets, and other objects.
- A place with instruments that record weather conditions such as temperature, rain, wind, and air pressure.
- A place built for people to watch events or views, often with special equipment or a raised area.
Examples
- The observatory studies distant stars at night.
- Scientists work at the observatory to analyze light.