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Location used for observing terrestrial or celestial events
An observatory is a location used for observing terrestrial, marine, or celestial events. Astronomy, climatology/meteorology, geophysics, oceanography
Observatory
This is a list of observatory codes (IAU codes or MPC codes) published by the Minor Planet Center. For a detailed description, see observations of small
List_of_observatory_codes
Observatory in Los Angeles, California
Griffith Observatory is an observatory in Los Angeles, California, on the south-facing slope of Mount Hollywood in Griffith Park. It commands a view of
Griffith_Observatory
Observatory in London, England
The Royal Observatory, Greenwich (ROG; known as the Old Royal Observatory from 1957 to 1998, when the working Royal Greenwich Observatory, RGO, temporarily
Royal_Observatory,_Greenwich
Radio observatory in Arecibo, Puerto Rico
Arecibo Observatory, also known as the National Astronomy and Ionosphere Center (NAIC) and formerly known as the Arecibo Ionosphere Observatory, is an
Arecibo_Observatory
The Isfahan Observatory (Persian: رصدخانه اصفهان) or Malikshah Observatory (رصدخانه ملکشاه) was an astronomical observatory constructed during the reign
Isfahan_Observatory
An observatory chronometer is a timepiece that has passed stringent testing and a slate of accuracy tests. Thus, the "observatory trial" developed as the
Observatory_chronometer
Historic Persian astronomical observatory
The Maragheh observatory (Persian: رصدخانه مراغه), also spelled Maragha, Maragah, Marageh, and Maraga, was an astronomical observatory established in
Maragheh_observatory
Astronomical observatory in Chile
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory, formerly the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope (LSST), is an astronomical observatory in Coquimbo Region, Chile. Its main
Vera_C._Rubin_Observatory
This is a partial list of astronomical observatories ordered by name, along with initial dates of operation (where an accurate date is available) and
List of astronomical observatories
List_of_astronomical_observatories
Planned NASA space telescope to directly image and spectroscopically analyse exoplanets
The Habitable Worlds Observatory (HWO) is a future flagship space telescope for NASA Astrophysics that will build on the achievements of the Hubble, Webb
Habitable_Worlds_Observatory
The list of asteroid-discovering observatories contains a section for each observatory which has discovered one or more asteroids, along with a list of
List of asteroid-discovering observatories
List_of_asteroid-discovering_observatories
Astronomical observatory in Cheshire, England
Jodrell Bank Observatory (/ˈdʒɒdrəl/ JOD-rəl) in Cheshire, England, hosts a number of radio telescopes as part of the Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics
Jodrell_Bank_Observatory
Astronomical observatory of the Holy See
The Vatican Observatory (Italian: Specola Vaticana) is an astronomical research and educational institution supported by the Holy See. Originally based
Vatican_Observatory
Historic site in New South Wales, Australia
The Sydney Observatory is a heritage-listed meteorological station, astronomical observatory, function venue, science museum, and education facility located
Sydney_Observatory
Astronomical observatory and historic landmark in Arizona, US
Lowell Observatory is an astronomical observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, United States. Lowell Observatory was established in 1894, placing it among the
Lowell_Observatory
Astronomical observatory in Wisconsin, USA
The Yerkes Observatory (/ˈjɜːrkiːz/ YUR-keez) is located Williams Bay, Wisconsin, United States. It was operated by the University of Chicago Department
Yerkes_Observatory
Official residence of the vice president of the United States
One Observatory Circle is the official residence of the vice president of the United States. Located on the grounds of the U.S. Naval Observatory in Washington
Number_One_Observatory_Circle
is a list of the highest astronomical observatories in the world, considering only ground-based observatories and ordered by elevation above mean sea
List of highest astronomical observatories
List_of_highest_astronomical_observatories
may also be called a "regional health observatory", "urban health observatory", or "national health observatory". In 2016, a study in the European Journal
Public_health_observatory
Observatory in Cincinnati, Ohio, US
The Cincinnati Observatory, known locally as Mt. Lookout Observatory, is located in Cincinnati, Ohio (United States) on top of Mount Lookout. It consists
Cincinnati_Observatory
Astronomical observatory in Southern California
The Palomar Observatory is an astronomical research observatory in the Palomar Mountains of San Diego County, California, United States. It is owned and
Palomar_Observatory
Astronomical observatory
The Gemini Observatory comprises two 8.1-metre (26.6 ft) telescopes, Gemini North and Gemini South, situated in Hawaii and Chile, respectively. These
Gemini_Observatory
Astronomical observatory in the Canary Islands, Spain
Teide Observatory (Spanish: Observatorio del Teide), IAU code 954, is an astronomical observatory on Mount Teide at 2,390 metres (7,840 ft), located on
Teide_Observatory
Radio telescope observatory in New South Wales, Australia
Parkes Observatory is a radio astronomy observatory, located 20 kilometres (12 mi) north of the town of Parkes, New South Wales, Australia. It hosts Murriyang
Parkes_Observatory
Atmospheric research station on island of Hawaii
Mauna Loa Observatory (MLO) is an atmospheric baseline station on Mauna Loa on the island of Hawaiʻi, located in the US state of Hawaii. MLO was founded
Mauna_Loa_Observatory
The Berlin Observatory (German: Berliner Sternwarte) is a German astronomical institution with a series of observatories and related organizations in
Berlin_Observatory
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up observatory in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. An observatory is a location used for observing terrestrial or celestial events. Observatory may also
Observatory_(disambiguation)
Topics referred to by the same term
Observatory Hill is the name of several hills around the world including: Observatory Hill, Darjeeling, in West Bengal, India Observatory Hill, Hong Kong
Observatory_Hill
American astronomical observatory
The Green Bank Observatory (previously National Radio Astronomy Observatory, Green Bank) is an astronomical observatory located in the National Radio Quiet
Green_Bank_Observatory
Historic observatory in Dongcheng District, Beijing, China
Ancient Observatory (traditional Chinese: 北京古觀象臺; simplified Chinese: 北京古观象台; pinyin: Běijīng Gǔ Guānxiàngtái) is a pretelescopic observatory located
Beijing_Ancient_Observatory
Astronomical observatory in Ohio, US
Perkins Observatory is an astronomical observatory in Delaware, Ohio, United States. It is owned and operated by Ohio Wesleyan University. In 1931 it had
Perkins_Observatory
Scientific agency in the United States
The United States Naval Observatory (USNO) is a scientific and military facility that produces geopositioning, navigation and timekeeping data for the
United States Naval Observatory
United_States_Naval_Observatory
Astronomical observatory in Los Angeles County, California, US
The Mount Wilson Observatory (MWO) is an astronomical observatory in Los Angeles County, California, United States. The MWO is located on Mount Wilson
Mount_Wilson_Observatory
Observatory
The Spanish National Observatory (Spanish: Observatorio Astronómico Nacional de España, OAN) is an astronomical observatory with several facilities in
Spanish_National_Observatory
Observatory in Italy
The Catania Observatory (Italian: Osservatorio Astrofisico di Catania) is an astronomical observatory in the city of Catania, on the island of Sicily
Catania Astrophysical Observatory
Catania_Astrophysical_Observatory
Index of articles associated with the same name
The Hale Observatories are observatories set up by George Ellery Hale, including: Mount Wilson Observatory, in Los Angeles County, California Palomar
Hale_Observatories
United States historic place
Old Naval Observatory is a historic site at 23rd and E Street in Northwest, Washington, D.C. It is where the United States Naval Observatory was located
Old_Naval_Observatory
Institution that monitors volcano activity
A volcano observatory is an institution that conducts research and monitoring of a volcano. Each observatory provides continuous and periodic monitoring
Volcano_observatory
Foremost astronomical observatory of France
The Paris Observatory (French: Observatoire de Paris, pronounced [ɔbsɛʁvatwaʁ d(ə) paʁi]), a research institution of the Paris Sciences et Lettres University
Paris_Observatory
Underground physics laboratory in Japan
The Kamioka Observatory, Institute for Cosmic Ray Research, University of Tokyo (神岡宇宙素粒子研究施設, Kamioka Uchū Soryūshi Kenkyū Shisetsu; Japanese pronunciation:
Kamioka_Observatory
Topics referred to by the same term
Turku observatory may refer to: Vartiovuori observatory, an old observatory building in Turku, Finland Iso-Heikkilä Observatory, a former university observatory
Turku_observatory
Astronomical observatory in California
The Lick Observatory is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by the University of California. It is on the summit of Mount Hamilton, in the Diablo
Lick_Observatory
Private house and former observatory near Kew, Richmond, London
The King's Observatory (called for many years the Kew Observatory) is a Grade I listed building in Richmond, London. Now a private dwelling, it formerly
King's_Observatory
United States historic place
Loomis Observatory (also known as the Elias Loomis Observatory) is the second oldest observatory in the United States, located in Hudson, Ohio. Construction
Loomis_Observatory
Astronomical research institute in Armagh, Northern Ireland
Armagh Observatory is an astronomical research institute in Armagh, Northern Ireland. Around 25 astronomers are based at the observatory, studying stellar
Armagh_Observatory
Instrument in space to study astronomical objects
A space telescope (also known as space observatory) is a telescope in outer space used to observe astronomical objects. Suggested by Lyman Spitzer in
Space_telescope
Observatory in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
The Ulugh Beg Observatory is an observatory in modern day Samarkand, Uzbekistan, which was built in the 1420s by the Timurid astronomer Ulugh Beg. This
Ulugh_Beg_Observatory
Series of NASA satellites
NASA's series of Great Observatories satellites are four large, powerful space-based astronomical telescopes launched between 1990 and 2003. They were
Great_Observatories_program
Observatory in Chile
The Simons Observatory is located in the high Atacama Desert in Northern Chile inside the Chajnator Science Preserve, at an altitude of 5,200 meters (17
Simons_Observatory
Research center in Wyoming, United States
The Yellowstone Volcano Observatory (YVO) is a volcano observatory that primarily monitors the Yellowstone Caldera in Yellowstone National Park in the
Yellowstone Volcano Observatory
Yellowstone_Volcano_Observatory
Observatory
Tamke-Allan Observatory (TAO) is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by Roane State Community College. Dedicated in 1998, it is located in Rockwood
Tamke-Allan_Observatory
Astronomical observatory in Agridia, Cyprus
Troodos Observatory is an astronomical observatory located in Cyprus. It is home to the largest telescope in Cyprus.[citation needed] Troodos Observatory is
Troodos_Observatory
Astronomical observatory
Observatory (SSO), also known as the Sacramento Peak Observatory, is an astronomical observatory designed for the study of the Sun. The observatory is
Sunspot_Solar_Observatory
Observatory
Astrophysical Observatory, or Byurakan Observatory (Armenian: Բյուրականի աստղադիտարան, romanized: Byurakani astghaditaran) is an astronomical observatory owned
Byurakan_Observatory
Topics referred to by the same term
Royal Observatory may refer to: Royal Observatory, Greenwich in England (formerly the Royal Greenwich Observatory) Paris Observatory in France (formerly
Royal_Observatory
UNESCO World Heritage Site
‹See RfD› Gaocheng Astronomical Observatory, also known as the Dengfeng Observatory, is an observatory in Duke of Zhou's shrine, Gaocheng Town, near Dengfeng
Gaocheng Astronomical Observatory
Gaocheng_Astronomical_Observatory
United States historic place
Land's End Observatory is a ranger observatory on the rim of Grand Mesa in Colorado. It is accessible from the Grand Mesa Scenic and Historic Byway via
Land's_End_Observatory
Observatory in Bickley, Western Australia
The Perth Observatory is the name of two astronomical observatories located in Western Australia (WA). In 1896, the original observatory was founded in
Perth_Observatory
Research center in Campania, Italy
The Vesuvius Observatory (Italian: Osservatorio Vesuviano) is the surveillance centre for monitoring the three volcanic areas of Campania, Italy: Mount
Vesuvius_Observatory
Astronomical observatory
The Stockholm Observatory (Swedish: Stockholms observatorium, 050) is an astronomical observatory and institution in Stockholm, Sweden, founded in the
Stockholm_Observatory
Observatory
The Vainu Bappu Observatory is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics. It is located at Kavalur in the
Vainu_Bappu_Observatory
Observatory in Bristol, England
Clifton Observatory (grid reference ST564733) is a former mill, now used as an observatory, located on Clifton Down, close to the Clifton Suspension Bridge
Clifton_Observatory
Astronomical observatory in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
The Harvard College Observatory (HCO) is an institution managing a complex of buildings and multiple instruments used for astronomical research by the
Harvard_College_Observatory
The Community Observatory is a public outreach observatory located in Placerville, California, on the campus of the El Dorado Learning Center. The Community
Community_Observatory
Astronomical observatory in Australia
others at the observatory were destroyed by bushfire in 2003. The observatory was established in 1924 as The Commonwealth Solar Observatory. The Mount Stromlo
Mount_Stromlo_Observatory
Astrotelescope atop Doi Inthanon, Thailand
Thai National Observatory (TNO) is in Doi Inthanon National Park, Chom Thong District, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand. Atop Thailand's highest mountain
Thai_National_Observatory
Observatory
McDonald Observatory is an astronomical observatory located near the unincorporated community of Fort Davis in Jeff Davis County, Texas, United States
McDonald_Observatory
British tidal observatory
Observatory is a grade II listed tide gauge hut on the South Pier in Newlyn, Cornwall in England. Measurements of sea level taken at the observatory between
Newlyn_Tidal_Observatory
Public health observatory
The Global Health Observatory (GHO) is a public health observatory established by the World Health Organization (WHO) to share data on global health, including
Global_Health_Observatory
American microwave observatory owned by MIT
Haystack Observatory is a multidisciplinary radio science center, ionospheric observatory, and astronomical microwave observatory owned by Massachusetts
Haystack_Observatory
Astronomical observatory in Chile
Paranal Observatory is an astronomical observatory operated by the European Southern Observatory (ESO). It is located in the Atacama Desert of Northern
Paranal_Observatory
Historic district in Maryland, United States
The Gaithersburg Latitude Observatory is a historic astronomical observatory on DeSellum Avenue in Gaithersburg, Maryland. It was established in 1899 as
Gaithersburg Latitude Observatory
Gaithersburg_Latitude_Observatory
Street in Washington, D.C., United States
Observatory Circle is a street and neighborhood in Washington, D.C. The street runs from Calvert Street to Massachusetts Avenue near 34th Street. Established
Observatory_Circle
Place in Western Cape, South Africa
Observatory is a suburb in Cape Town, South Africa, colloquially known as Obs. Bordered by Mowbray to the south and Salt River to the northwest, the area
Observatory,_Cape_Town
Established 1633 in the Netherlands
operating university observatory in the world, with the only older still existing observatory being the Vatican Observatory. The observatory was initially located
Leiden_Observatory
Singaporean musical group
The Observatory is a rock band based in Singapore, primarily composed of musicians from 1990's Singaporean bands. The band formed in 2001 and performed
The_Observatory_(band)
Telescopes carried by aircraft
An airborne observatory is an airplane or airship with an astronomical telescope. By carrying the telescope to a sufficiently high altitude, the telescope
Airborne_observatory
Volcano observatory located on the Caribbean island of Montserrat
The Montserrat Volcano Observatory (MVO) is a volcano observatory which is located on the Caribbean island of Montserrat, where the Soufrière Hills volcano
Montserrat Volcano Observatory
Montserrat_Volcano_Observatory
Observation structure in the Cascade Mountains, Oregon
Dee Wright Observatory is an observation structure at the summit of McKenzie Pass in the Cascade Mountains of Oregon. The structure is an open shelter
Dee_Wright_Observatory
Observatory
Shanghai Astronomical Observatory (SHAO) is an astronomical observatory in Shanghai. It has a long history of astrometry and also operates the 25-meter
Shanghai Astronomical Observatory
Shanghai_Astronomical_Observatory
Observatory in Saanich, Canada
The Dominion Astrophysical Observatory, located on Observatory Hill, in Saanich, British Columbia, was completed in 1918 by the Canadian government. The
Dominion Astrophysical Observatory
Dominion_Astrophysical_Observatory
Astronomical observatory in Hawaii
The W. M. Keck Observatory is an astronomical observatory with two telescopes at an elevation of 4,145 meters (13,600 ft) near the summit of Mauna Kea
W._M._Keck_Observatory
Observatory
The Peach Mountain Observatory (PMO) is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by the University of Michigan (UM). It is located near the village
Peach_Mountain_Observatory
Seabed oceanographic research platforms connected to the surface by undersea cables
cabled observatory is a seabed oceanographic research platform connected to land by cables that provide power and communication. Observatories are outfitted
Cabled_observatory
Topics referred to by the same term
Observatory Park may refer to: Observatory Park, Brisbane, on Wickham Terrace, Spring Hill Observatory Park, Sydney, in the Sydney central business district
Observatory_Park
Observatory
Las Campanas Observatory (LCO) is an astronomical observatory managed by the Carnegie Institution for Science (CIS). Located in Chile's Atacama Region
Las_Campanas_Observatory
Austrian geophysical research facility
The Conrad Observatory is an underground geophysical research facility of GeoSphere Austria. The basic task of the observatory is monitoring relevant
Conrad_Observatory
Astronomical observatory on Maui Island, Hawaii, USA
The Haleakalā Observatory, also known as the Haleakalā High Altitude Observatory Site, is Hawaii's first astronomical research observatory. It is located
Haleakalā_Observatory
Observatory
Štefánik's Observatory (Czech: Štefánikova hvězdárna, obs. code: 541), sometimes called the Prague Observatory, is an astronomical observatory on Petřín
Štefánik's_Observatory
Heritage site in Bucharest, Romania
Bucharest Observatory is an astronomical observatory located at no. 21 Lascăr Catargiu Boulevard, Bucharest, Romania. It is Bucharest's only observatory open
Bucharest_Observatory
Office skyscraper in Manhattan, New York
annually visit the building's 86th- and 102nd-floor observatories; an additional indoor observatory on the 80th floor opened in 2019. The Empire State
Empire_State_Building
Observatory
The Rothney Astrophysical Observatory (RAO) is an astronomical observatory located near the hamlet of Priddis, Alberta, Canada, about 20 kilometres (12 mi)
Rothney Astrophysical Observatory
Rothney_Astrophysical_Observatory
NASA satellite of the Explorer program
Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory, previously called the Swift Gamma-Ray Burst Explorer, is a NASA three-telescope space observatory for studying gamma-ray
Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory
Neil_Gehrels_Swift_Observatory
NASA mission concept
The Constellation-X Observatory (Con-X or HTXS) was a mission concept for an X-ray space observatory to be operated by NASA; in 2008 it was merged with
Constellation-X_Observatory
Highest mountain in the British Isles
(a felsenmeer). It features a number of monuments and the ruins of an observatory which was continuously staffed between 1883 and 1904. The meteorological
Ben_Nevis
Oxford University site in England
The Radcliffe Observatory Quarter (ROQ) is a major University of Oxford development project in Oxford, England, in the estate of the old Radcliffe Infirmary
Radcliffe_Observatory_Quarter
Hong Kong meteorological agency
‹See RfD› The Hong Kong Observatory is a weather forecast agency of the government of Hong Kong. The observatory forecasts the weather and issues warnings
Hong_Kong_Observatory
Historic site in Queensland, Australia
The Crohamhurst Observatory is a heritage-listed observatory at 131 Crohamhurst Road, Crohamhurst, Sunshine Coast Region, Queensland, Australia. It was
Crohamhurst_Observatory
Educational non-profit organization
Sputnik Observatory (SPTNK) is an educational non-profit organization that specializes in the study of contemporary culture. SPTNK documents, archives
Sputnik_Observatory
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Boy/Male
Australian, Dutch, French, German, Swedish
Bearer of Christ
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from the city of Wakefield in West Yorkshire, and probably also from a place of the same name in Northamptonshire. Both are named from an Old English wacu ‘vigil’, ‘festival’ (a derivative of wac(i)an ‘to watch or wake’) + feld ‘pasture’, ‘open country’, i.e. a patch of open land where a fair was held.
Boy/Male
Arabic, Hebrew, Parsi
Everlasting; Eternal; Father; Populated; Flourishing Inhabited; Happy; Prosperous
Male
English
Pet form of English Gerard, GED means "spear strong."
Boy/Male
Australian, British, Danish, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Scandinavian, Swedish
Champion; Son of Neil; People of Victory; Victorious Person
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from places so named, for example in East Worlington, Devon, Norfolk, and West Yorkshire. The two last are named from Old English hors ‘horse’ + ford ‘ford’, because they lay at fords that could only be crossed on horseback.
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Telugu
New Leaves; Bud
Girl/Female
Tamil
Worship
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
One whose Protector is Mars
Boy/Male
Tamil
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pl.
of Observatory
n.
A place or building for making observations on the heavenly bodies.
n.
A lookout on a flank of a battery whence an officer can note the range and effect of the fire.
n.
A building fitted with instruments for making systematic observations of any particular class or series of natural phenomena.
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A place, as an elevated chamber, from which a view may be observed or commanded.