as in tower
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 observatory
Among the spacecraft and observatories hoping to glimpse the object are the James Webb Space Telescope, SPHEREx space observatory, Parker Solar Probe and Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite.
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Denise Chow, NBC news, 7 Oct. 2025
The observatory has faced tens of thousands of dollars in damages, Kaltenecker said, and lost gear and important plant life.
—Idaho Statesman, 4 Oct. 2025
With low-light pollution and high altitudes, the observatory offers visitors the chance to view pristine night skies, sometimes including the Northern Lights, from its roll-off roof.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
Located near the Painted Desert in Northern Arizona, Roden Crater is a monumental art installation and observatory created within a volcanic cinder cone by artist James Turrell, who started developing the project in 1977.
—Paula Soria, AZCentral.com, 26 Sep. 2025
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Denise Chow, NBC news, 7 Oct. 2025
The observatory has faced tens of thousands of dollars in damages, Kaltenecker said, and lost gear and important plant life.
—Idaho Statesman, 4 Oct. 2025
With low-light pollution and high altitudes, the observatory offers visitors the chance to view pristine night skies, sometimes including the Northern Lights, from its roll-off roof.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
Located near the Painted Desert in Northern Arizona, Roden Crater is a monumental art installation and observatory created within a volcanic cinder cone by artist James Turrell, who started developing the project in 1977.
—Paula Soria, AZCentral.com, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for observatory
Noun
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Local resident Lee Needham also told the BBC that the crash site was close to houses, train tracks, industrial units and electrical towers.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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There are also salads and carpaccio, plus luxurious choices like caviar service and the requisite seafood tower.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
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Designed by Schmidt Design Group, the design embraces the site’s natural topography, with a scenic overlook to the canyon at its highest point and a playground that takes advantage of a natural slope with climbing loops, rocks and a slide.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Nov. 2025
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Don’t overlook one of Canada’s best natural overlooks.—
Outside,
Outside,
4 Nov. 2025
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While a licensed captain isn’t required, Coast Guard Navigational Rules still dictate that a lookout must be on board the vessel.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
30 Oct. 2025
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Located on the western end of Palomar Mountain in San Diego’s North County, the 1,862-acre park is an alpine paradise, offering hiking trails, fishing, campgrounds and a scenic overlook from an active fire lookout tower.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Observatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observatory. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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