observatory

Signification (Anglais)

1. A place where stars, planets and other celestial bodies are observed, usually through a telescope; also place for observing meteorological or other natural phenomena.
2. A lookout (vantage point with a view of the surrounding area)

Concepts

observatoire

guette

poste d’observation

tour d’observation

Synonymes

lookout station

observation tower

lookout

meteorology

observation post

obsolete

oriel

station

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astronomical observatory

observation

obs

observation dome

observation station

obs.

astronomy

astronomical station

conservatoire

conservatory

Traductions

osservatorio

observatório

observatorio

Observatorium

Sternwarte

observatori

αστεροσκοπείο

observatorium

sterrenwacht

rasathane

παρατηρητήριο

observatorium

observatòri

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/əbˈzɜːvət(ə)ɹi/

Étymologie (Anglais)

Borrowed from French observatoire.