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observatory

[uhb-zur-vuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] / əbˈzɜr vəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i /
NOUN
watchtower
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"If the observatory can find systems this faint and difficult with only its preview data, its full 10-year survey will undoubtedly provide us with many more Milky Way satellite discoveries," Cerny said.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 7, 2026

The observatory detects only a few dozen of the most energetic examples each year.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 2, 2026

His expertise helps explain what makes neutrinos so unusual and why scientists built an enormous observatory deep within the Antarctic ice to study them.

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

Instead she stood, shivering, and peered out the narrow windows of the observatory.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood

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

For 21 years, Swift has served as one of NASA's most versatile observatories.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 1, 2026

Future observatories could make these elusive structures much easier to find.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 24, 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

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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