Synonyms of observatories

observatories

noun

plural of observatory

as in lookouts

a high place or structure from which a wide view is possible

the observatory is located on a mountaintop

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lookouts
• towers
• overlooks
• outlooks
• watchtowers
• aeries
• promontories
• crow's nests

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of observatories

What to read next Of the ten occultations, four could be seen from observatories in multiple locations, which meant that the different observatories could confirm each other's results. — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Suspecting to see a rare shock breakout, astronomers at multiple observatories quickly pinpointed their target to gather as much data as possible. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 5 Aug. 2026

With the James Webb Space Telescope, next-generation ground observatories, and future missions on the horizon, these seven worlds are unlikely to remain the most astonishing for long. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026

Without intervention, one of the most scientifically productive space observatories ever launched could burn up in the atmosphere later this year. — Lee Billings, Scientific American, 29 July 2026

Despite its age, astrophysicists still rely on Swift’s multi-wavelength instruments to identify and locate gamma-ray bursts for follow-up observations by other observatories. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 6 July 2026

Rubin is expected to capture more images of the universe in its first year of operation than all previous optical observatories combined. — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026