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A building or place equipped and used for making observations of astronomical, meteorological, or other natural phenomena.
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The astronomers used the observatory to study the movement of the stars.
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Let's go check out the observatory and see if we can spot any cool planets.
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The observatory is where all the star-gazers hang out.
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The new telescope acted as an observatory for the CEO to keep an eye on the company's progress.