observatory

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[edit] English

An observatory

[edit] Etymology

From the participle stem of Latin observāre +‎ -ory.

[edit] Pronunciation

  • (US) IPA: /əbˈzəɹvətɔɹi/
  • (UK) IPA: /əbˈzəːvət(ə)ɹi/
  • (file)

[edit] Noun

observatory (plural observatories)

  1. A place where stars, planets and other celestial bodies are observed, usually through a telescope.

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