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  1. Griffith Observatory - Southern California’s gateway to the cosmos!

    1 day ago · Griffith Observatory is southern California's gateway to the cosmos! Visitors may look through telescopes, explore exhibits, see live shows in the Samuel Oschin Planetarium, and …

  2. Observatory - Wikipedia

    An observatory is a location used for observing terrestrial, marine, or celestial events. Astronomy, climatology / meteorology, geophysics, oceanography and volcanology are examples of …

  3. The 10 Best Observatories in the U.S. to Visit This Year

    Dec 11, 2024 · Observatories offer awe-inspiring views of objects in our solar system and deep space. Often what we can see at these astronomy centers is better than you’ll ever see on …

  4. The Eric and Wendy Schmidt Observatory System - Schmidt …

    Jan 3, 2026 · The Eric and Wendy Schmidt Observatory System is designed to pioneer a new paradigm for astronomical observatories, fundamentally rethinking how they are conceived, …

  5. Observatories - NASA Science

    Jan 6, 2026 · NASA’s Swift observatory is a space satellite that studies gamma-ray bursts, the most powerful explosions in the universe, and other cosmic objects and events. Swift houses …

  6. Astronomical observatory | Definition, Examples, & Facts

    Observatories can be classified on the basis of the part of the electromagnetic spectrum in which they are designed to observe. The largest number of observatories are optical; i.e., they are …

  7. Best Observatories In The World | What Is an Observatory

    Jun 22, 2025 · So to celebrate this iconic observatory’s big birthday, we’re taking you on a tour of 10 amazing observatories around the world. Some are cutting-edge research centers, others …

  8. OBSERVATORY Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of OBSERVATORY is a building or place given over to or equipped for observation of natural phenomena (as in astronomy); also : an institution whose primary purpose is making …

  9. Home - Cincinnati Observatory

    1 day ago · Join the Observatory! Book online now!

  10. Observatory - New World Encyclopedia

    A scientific observatory is a structure or place that is equipped to conduct observations of terrestrial events or celestial events or both. Observatories have been constructed for such …