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What is an observatory?

What is an observatory? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. A place where stars, planets and other celestial bodies are observed, usually through a telescope; also place for observing meteorological or other natural phenomena.
  2. A lookout (vantage point with a view of the surrounding area)
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A series of digital seismographs around the volcano provide a continuous stream of data to the observatory in Goma.
Zach was now appointed as director of a new astronomical observatory to be built at Seeberg, Gotha.
When she had finished wrapping Gwin up in scarf and coat, she immediately disappeared back to the observatory to gather his own outside items.
One of the most extraordinary buildings is a circular astronomical observatory.
In the years to come she spent most of her time away from the observatory as she was looking after her ailing mother or was indisposed herself.
He did propose the setting up of an observatory to provide accurate lunar data in his attempts to convince the commissioners.

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