Observatory
[əb'zɜːvət(ə)rɪ] or [əb'zɝvətɔri]
Definition
(noun.) a building designed and equipped to observe astronomical phenomena.
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Definition
(n.) A place or building for making observations on the heavenly bodies.
(n.) A building fitted with instruments for making systematic observations of any particular class or series of natural phenomena.
(n.) A place, as an elevated chamber, from which a view may be observed or commanded.
(n.) A lookout on a flank of a battery whence an officer can note the range and effect of the fire.
Typist: Xavier
Unserious Contents or Definition
To dream of viewing the heavens and beautiful landscapes from an observatory, denotes your swift elevation to prominent positions and places of trust. For a young woman this dream signals the realization of the highest earthly joys. If the heavens are clouded, your highest aims will miss materialization.
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Unserious Contents or Definition
n. A place where astronomers conjecture away the guesses of their predecessors.
Editor: Shanna
Examples
- In late years notable work has been done at the Lick Observatory by Prof. Holden. Edward W. Byrn. The Progress of Invention in the Nineteenth Century.
- This view shows a kite about to be sent up from an observatory. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
- By means of this method one high-class clock, usually in an astronomical observatory, compels a number of other clocks at considerable distances to keep time with it. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
- Then other instruments and rooms of the observatory are pictured; Tycho's stud ents, of whom there were always at least six or eight, not to mention younger pupils. Walter Libby. An Introduction to the History of Science.
- A thoroughly equipped observatory was provided, including prin ting-press and workshops for the construc tion of apparatus. Walter Libby. An Introduction to the History of Science.
- After that the railroad company began to advertise these excursions, and the receipts each year paid for the observatory. Frank Lewis Dyer. Edison, His Life and Inventions.
- On the 21st of October, 1845, the young mathematician, twice disappointed in his attempt to meet Airy, left at the Royal Observatory a paper con taining the elements of the new planet. Walter Libby. An Introduction to the History of Science.
- Before 1597 he had completed his great mural quadrant at the observatory of Uraniborg. Walter Libby. An Introduction to the History of Science.
- There were four clocks in the observatory, of which the largest had three wheels, one wheel of pure sol id brass having twelve hundred teeth and a diameter of two cubits. Walter Libby. An Introduction to the History of Science.
- He accordingly wrote to Professor Challis, July 9, requesting him to employ for the purpose the great Northumberland equatorial of the Cambridge Observatory. Walter Libby. An Introduction to the History of Science.
- On September 18 Leverrier sent a letter to Dr. Galle, ofthe Berlin Observatory, which was provided with a set of star maps, prepared at the inst ance of Bessel. Walter Libby. An Introduction to the History of Science.
- They built several observatories, and constructed many astronomical instruments which are still in use. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- The temples were not only observatories and libraries and clinics, they were museums and treasure-houses. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
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