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observatory

[uhb-zur-vuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] / əbˈzɜr vəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i /
NOUN
watchtower
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By repeatedly photographing large areas of the Southern Hemisphere sky, the observatory will build an extraordinarily wide-ranging time-lapse record of the universe.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 7, 2026

The observatory helped astronomers investigate active galaxies powered by supermassive black holes, stars that produce powerful X-ray flares, and supernovae, the enormous explosions that mark the deaths of certain stars.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 6, 2026

Although the observatory primarily studies ancient light, its measurements can also reveal information about neutrinos from the earliest stages of cosmic history.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 2, 2026

"So this is in recognition of Shane's contribution to the observatory and to the measuring of the weather."

From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026

Brahe’s observatory: the curved scale is a quadrant for measuring elevations that is built into the wall; inside it is a trompe I’oeil section of Brahe’s observatory, with a giant figure of Brahe himself.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

By eliminating certain possibilities, the researchers have provided information that could make future searches more efficient and help astronomers focus on planets that remain within reach of upcoming observatories.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 30, 2026

The ability to anticipate these eruptions may become particularly useful for major future observatories, including the Square Kilometre Array radio telescope project, which is expected to begin collecting scientific data in 2028.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 21, 2026

Boddington said the pub, which is in a dark sky reserve, is believed to be one of just a handful in England with their own observatories.

From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026

Importantly, Swarm provides continuous global coverage over many years, allowing scientists to track how core dynamics evolve over time rather than relying only on ground-based magnetic observatories.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 7, 2026

By using the wealth of skills and expertise gathered at the different volcano observatories, teams of experts work together to keep watch and send warning when a dormant volcano is about to become active.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone


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