Observatory

Pronunciation: /əbˈzɜːrvəˌtɔːriː/

Observatory (noun)

  1. A building or place where scientists watch the sky and use instruments to study stars, planets, and other objects.
  2. A place with instruments that record weather conditions such as temperature, rain, wind, and air pressure.
  3. 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.