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