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observatory

[uhb-zur-vuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] / əbˈzɜr vəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i /
NOUN
watchtower
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By incorporating their relativistic model into modern gravitational waveform calculations, the researchers demonstrate that such dark matter structures would leave distinct, measurable signatures in the signals detected by future observatories.

From Science Daily

This success attracted major support from NASA, the National Science Foundation, and private donors, and placed the observatory at the forefront of exoplanet science.

From Science Daily

SOHO's longevity and accomplishments have influenced the design, goals, and collaborative approach of new solar observatories.

From Science Daily

It's the first time the observatory – which was placed in orbit last year - will be able to watch the Sun when it reaches its maximum activity cycle.

From BBC

"That could serve as a legacy for future neutrino observatory and traditional telescopes to perform more in-depth study in particle acceleration mechanisms."

From Science Daily