Synonyms for observatory
əbˈzɜr vəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr iob·ser·va·to·ry

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1. observatorynoun

   a building designed and equipped to observe astronomical phenomena

   Synonyms:
   lookout station, observation tower, lookout

2. lookout, observation tower, lookout station, observatorynoun

   a structure commanding a wide view of its surroundings

   Synonyms:
   spotter, lookout station, lookout man, observation post, sentry, outlook, observation tower, watch, picket, sentinel, scout, lookout

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1. • Building
   • Structure

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1. List of paraphrases for "observatory":

   observatoire, observatorio, eumc, hko, observatories, osservatorio, centre, emcdda, watch

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1. Elisa Resconi:

   If the characterization of the site proves to be excellent, one could consider how a full-scale neutrino observatory might be deployed on a relatively fast timescale thanks to the existing deep-water infrastructure, a neutrino detector array operated in the Pacific would ideally complement IceCube and its second generation at South Pole.

2. Kevin Stevenson:

   The fact that it is also a small, rocky planet is impressive for the observatory.

3. The NSF:

   Our focus is now on assessing the damage, finding ways to restore operations at other parts of the observatory, and working to continue supporting the scientific community, and the people of Puerto Rico.

4. Jessica Dempsey:

   The safety of everyone on the mountain,( observatory staff), law enforcement and protesters is of paramount importance to us.

5. Park Superintendent Cindy Orlando:

   We understand and commiserate with our community and visitors about the prolonged closure, but we can not provide safe access to the Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii section of the park as long as these very unpredictable dangers threaten the safety of park staff and visitors, unlike lava, which you can see coming and avoid, we can not see or predict earthquakes, nor can we foresee a summit explosion, but both threats continue. HAWAII'S KIM VOWS TO REBUILD FROM VOLCANO WITH HELP OF FEMA, AS SCIENTISTS SAY THE WORST IS YET TO COME Damage to Jaggar Museum overlook following 5.5 magnitude earthquake on June 3, 2018. ( NPS Photo) The summit area in particular has been also struck by several earthquakes that have damaged at least three park buildings, fractured park roads, and snapped water lines, according to the National Park Service. A magnitude 5.5 earthquake rattled the summit area at 3:50 p.m. on June 3, cracking the overlook deck at Jaggar Museum. Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii RANKED AMONG TOP 10 MOST DANGEROUS IN US A large plume of ash after an earthquake near the summit of Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii volcano on May 25, 2018. ( NPS Photo) Over the weekend, the U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reported more than 500 earthquakes in a 24-hour period – the most ever measured by HVO scientists.