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observatory

/əbˈzɝvətɔɹi/ noun B2
  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)

Plural observatories

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that of the home department, or of the observatory?”
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 641 · C1

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