observatory

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

• 🇵🇹Edifício ou estrutura projetada e equipada para observar fenômenos astronômicos; também qualquer local ou estrutura elevada que oferece ampla visão dos arredores.

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.

   🇵🇹Observatório astronômico

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.

   🇵🇹Mirante

   Sinônimos: belvederelookoutobservation towervantage pointviewpoint

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