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