Associations to the word «Observatory»

Wiktionary

OBSERVATORY, noun. A place where stars, planets and other celestial bodies are observed, usually through a telescope.

Dictionary definition

OBSERVATORY, noun. A building designed and equipped to observe astronomical phenomena.
OBSERVATORY, noun. A structure commanding a wide view of its surroundings.

Wise words

In words, as fashions, the same rule will hold; Alike fantastic, if too new, or old: Be not the first by whom the new are tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.
Alexander Pope