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

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

Fixing a problem inside one of the world's most sophisticated scientific observatories might seem like the kind of challenge that demands a multimillion-dollar upgrade or revolutionary new technology. — Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 25 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