English word observatory comes from German Observatorium ((astronomy) observatory.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Observatorium | German (deu) | (astronomy) observatory. |
| observatoire | French (fra) | Observatory. |
| observatory | English (eng) | A lookout (vantage point with a view of the surrounding area). A place where stars, planets and other celestial bodies are observed, usually through a telescope; also place for observing meteorological or other natural phenomena. |