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observatory

[uhb-zur-vuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] / əbˈzɜr vəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i /
NOUN
watchtower
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Arctic sea ice reached its lowest level ever recorded, statistically tying last year's record, a leading US climate observatory for this geopolitically significant region said on Thursday.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

The research team tested the method for ten years at a volcanological observatory on the island of La Réunion.

From Science Daily • Mar. 15, 2026

It added that they would create an "astronomical observatory, planetarium and visitor centre in the heart of the internationally-recognised Galloway Forest Dark Sky Park".

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

While shooting her previous feature in Chile, McAlpine noticed donkeys hanging out around an observatory.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026

My dad said when we’re done with the big projects, he’ll help me build a backyard observatory.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows