OBSERVATORY

lookout, observation tower, lookout station, observatory

(noun) a structure commanding a wide view of its surroundings

observatory

(noun) a building designed and equipped to observe astronomical phenomena

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Noun

observatory (plural observatories)

A place where stars, planets and other celestial bodies are observed, usually through a telescope; also place for observing meteorological or other natural phenomena.

A lookout (vantage point with a view of the surrounding area)

Source: Wiktionary

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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.)

Definition: A lookout on a flank of a battery whence an officer can note the range and effect of the fire. Farrow.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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