OBSERVATORY

observatory. Observatory, n. a place for astronomical observations

---

Ob‐serv″a‐to‐ry (?), n.; pl. Observatories (#). [[Cf. F. observatoire.]] 1. 1. A place or building for making observations on the heavenly bodies.
The new observatory in Greenwich Park. Evelyn. 2. 2. A building fitted with instruments for making systematic observations of any particular class or series of natural phenomena.
3. 3. A place, as an elevated chamber, from which a view may be observed or commanded.
4. 4. (Mil.) A lookout on a flank of a battery whence an officer can note the range and effect of the fire. Farrow.