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astronomical observatory
A facility equipped for observing celestial objects and astronomical phenomena.
A facility equipped with telescopes and instruments for observing celestial bodies and phenomena.
Forms
天文 (astronomy) + 台 (platform, station).
Common collocations
- 国立天文台: national astronomical observatory
- 天文台で観測する: to observe at the observatory
- 天文台を訪れる: to visit an observatory
Related words
Japan note
The 国立天文台 in 三鷹, Tokyo is Japan's leading astronomical research institution.
Related Words
Related:
天文学 (astronomy)
Related:
望遠鏡 (telescope)
Related:
観測 (observation)
Compare:
観測所 (observatory)