Observatory Definition

observatory
noun
  1. a building designed and equipped to observe astronomical phenomena
  2. a structure commanding a wide view of its surroundings

"Observatory" in song lyrics

See how observatory is used in real songs:

  • "I observe the stories from my fire escape observatory"
    Aesop Rock — Fascination
  • "but stars at they best didn't mean Hollywood, but the observatory"
    Murs — The Saint
  • "abastumani astrophysical observatory"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "observatory"

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