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Observatory

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

That observatory stands in a good location.
A regional observatory will be directed to monitor the execution of the plan.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The new ____ on the hill is equipped with a powerful telescope for studying distant galaxies.

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