Definition of "observatory" []

• A building, place, or institution designed and equipped for making observations of astronomical, meteorological, or other natural phenomena. (noun)
• A structure overlooking an extensive view. (noun)

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• "The Abbé and I excused ourselves to Frances and Bettina, and went with the Doctor to the room which he called his observatory, where we came to the point very quickly: --"
• ""This is what I call my observatory," said the hermit, turning to his guest."
• "The observatory is being touted as an instrument with many uses for many people, but it has three main goals for the near term."