observatory

A building or structure specifically designed and equipped for observing astronomical phenomena, or any structure that offers a wide view of its surroundings.

• 🇩🇪Ein Gebäude oder eine Einrichtung, die speziell für die Beobachtung astronomischer Phänomene ausgestattet ist, oder jede erhöhte Struktur, die einen weiten Ausblick auf die Umgebung bietet.

1. Astronomical observatory B2 formal scientific

   A specialized building or facility equipped with telescopes and other instruments for observing celestial objects and astronomical phenomena.

   • The observatory on the mountain top houses a powerful telescope.
   • Astronomers at the observatory discovered a new comet last night.
   • The public can visit the observatory during special open nights.

   🇩🇪Astronomisches Observatorium

2. Observation tower or viewpoint B2 formal

   A structure, often a tower or high building, that provides a wide, unobstructed view of the surrounding landscape.

   • The observatory at the top of the hill offers a panoramic view of the valley.
   • Tourists climbed the observatory to see the entire city from above.
   • The park's observatory is a popular spot for photographers.

   🇩🇪Aussichtspunkt

   Synonyme: belvederelookoutobservation towervantage pointviewpoint

• observatories plural form
• observatories' possessive plural form
• observatory's possessive singular form