n.; pl.Observatories [ Cf. F. observatoire. ] 1. A place or building for making observations on the heavenly bodies. [ 1913 Webster ]
The new observatory in Greenwich Park. Evelyn. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. A building fitted with instruments for making systematic observations of any particular class or series of natural phenomena. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. A place, as an elevated chamber, from which a view may be observed or commanded. [ 1913 Webster ]
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. [ 1913 Webster +PJC ]
[Gé lín ní zhì, ㄍㄜˊ ㄌㄧㄣˊ ㄋㄧˊ ㄓˋ, 格林尼治] Greenwich (former location of Greenwich observatory, at zero longitude); refers to Greenwich mean time #56,119[Add to Longdo]
[れいだい, reidai] (n) (1) (arch) observatory for astronomy, cloud-watching, etc.; (2) (abbr) (arch) (See 霊台郎, 天文博士) astronomical expert; (3) (arch) place where the soul is located [Add to Longdo]
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