as in lookouts
a high place or structure from which a wide view is possible
the observatory is located on a mountaintop
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Recent Examples of observatories
These observatories measure dark energy, which makes up 68% of the universe’s total mass and energy.
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Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
Operated by the Association of Universities for Research in Aastronomy (AURA) NOIRLab manages world-class observatories in both hemispheres.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 30 Sep. 2025
Built on towers, observatories and buildings, the cameras are part of a system called ALERTCalifornia.
—Paul Rogers, Boston Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
The proof is in the results, and the key in continuing to obtain them is the twin LIGO observatories themselves.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 17 Sep. 2025
Orbiting observatories provided real-time observations of Earth’s surface, oceans, ice caps and atmosphere that improved models.
—Zack Savitsky, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Moskowitz has reported live from rocket launches, space shuttle liftoffs and landings, suborbital spaceflight training, mountaintop observatories, and more.
—Clara Moskowitz, Scientific American, 10 Sep. 2025
The James Webb Space Telescope and SPHEREx are the latest observatories to image the comet since NASA's iconic Hubble Space Telescope got a glimpse of it.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
The observatories said Shinmoedake remains active.
—Shane Croucher
john Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
Operated by the Association of Universities for Research in Aastronomy (AURA) NOIRLab manages world-class observatories in both hemispheres.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 30 Sep. 2025
Built on towers, observatories and buildings, the cameras are part of a system called ALERTCalifornia.
—Paul Rogers, Boston Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
The proof is in the results, and the key in continuing to obtain them is the twin LIGO observatories themselves.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 17 Sep. 2025
Orbiting observatories provided real-time observations of Earth’s surface, oceans, ice caps and atmosphere that improved models.
—Zack Savitsky, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Moskowitz has reported live from rocket launches, space shuttle liftoffs and landings, suborbital spaceflight training, mountaintop observatories, and more.
—Clara Moskowitz, Scientific American, 10 Sep. 2025
The James Webb Space Telescope and SPHEREx are the latest observatories to image the comet since NASA's iconic Hubble Space Telescope got a glimpse of it.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
The observatories said Shinmoedake remains active.
—Shane Croucher
john Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for observatories
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According to the organization’s shutdown contingency plan, park roads, lookouts, trails and open air memorials will remain accessible to visitors.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Oct. 2025
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Park roads, lookouts, trails and open-air memorials are directed to stay open; however, buildings and facilities that generally remain locked during business hours, such as visitor centers, will remain closed.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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Ross towers over the 5-foot, 4 and a half-inch Dumond — his primary handler — and the other horses in the stable, who range from 1,100 to 1,200 pounds.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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Parekh and Weiss said the new AI transcription tool will give doctors the ability to be fully present during patient visits at the new UHealth SoLé Mia, 2111 Sole Mia Way, which is part of a mega-development of residential towers and is now UHealth’s largest outpatient facility.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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The often snowy State Route 67, stretching some 43 miles south from Jacob Lake Inn to the lodge and scenic overlooks, goes unplowed after the first big storm.—
Brandon Loomis,
AZCentral.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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Lodging, dining, and fuel services are available in each town, and trailheads, campgrounds, and scenic overlooks are scattered throughout the route.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Observatories.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observatories. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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