Noun: observatory ub'zur-vu,to-ree [N. Amer], ub'zur-vu-t(u-)ree [Brit]
- A building designed and equipped to observe astronomical phenomena
"The astronomers gathered at the observatory to view the rare celestial event"
- A structure commanding a wide view of its surroundings
"From the observatory, visitors could see the entire cityscape";
- lookout, observation tower, lookout station
Derived forms: observatories
Type of: building, construction, edifice, structure
Encyclopedia: Observatory, Gauteng