What Is a Observatory?

An observatory is a location used for observing terrestrial, marine, or celestial events. Astronomy, climatology/meteorology, geophysical, oceanography and volcanology are examples of disciplines for which observatories have been constructed.

What observatory means?

1 : 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 such observations. 2 : a situation or structure commanding a wide view.

What is the purpose of observatories?

Observatories are used to make observations in the radio, infrared and visible light (optical) regions of the electromagnetic spectrum. Most telescopes are put into domes to protect their instruments from poor weather.