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/əbˈzɜːvət(ə)ɹi/ · noun
A place where stars, planets and other celestial bodies are observed, usually through a telescope; also place for observing meteorological or other natural phenomena..
Use observatory when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Observatory means A place where stars, planets and other celestial bodies are observed, usually through a telescope; also place for observing meteorological or other natural phenomena..
Common synonyms include observatorium, lookout, observation tower, lookout station.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use observatory where its definition matches the intended context.
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