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observatory

[uhb-zur-vuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] / əbˈzɜr vəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i /
NOUN
watchtower
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Although the mission's main scientific goals focus on dark energy, dark matter, and planets beyond our solar system, researchers expect the observatory to support a wide range of astronomical discoveries.

From Science Daily • May 19, 2026

The commission said last week it would establish a "fuel observatory" to track EU production, imports, exports and stock levels of transport fuels.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

One of the biggest setbacks came in 2022, when the Contras wildfire disrupted power and internet service at the observatory for months.

From Science Daily • Apr. 28, 2026

"Friends and associates recall that he loved the outdoors, driving tractors, and doing repairs and other construction work on his house, where he also kept a small observatory with several telescopes."

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

It took a long time to get the instruments to Benatky, and the castle had to be adapted to make a suitable observatory.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin




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