observatory

== English == === Etymology === Borrowed from French observatoire, equivalent to observe +‎ -atory. === Pronunciation === (UK, General Australian) IPA(key): /əbˈzɜːvət(ə)ɹi/ (US, Canada) IPA(key): /əbˈzɝvətɔɹi/ === Noun === observatory (plural observatories) A place where stars, planets and other celestial bodies are observed, usually through a telescope; also place for observing meteorological or other natural phenomena. A lookout (vantage point with a view of the surrounding area) ==== Synonyms ==== observatorium (archaic or non-native speakers’ English) ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== observatory on Wikipedia.Wikipedia