An observatory is a location used for observing terrestrial and/or celestial events. Astronomy, climatology/meteorology, geology, oceanography and volcanology are examples of disciplines for which observatories have been constructed.
The term is usually applied to astronomical observatories that have one or more large telescopes. Optical telescopes have been built at higher altitudes to avoid atmospheric interference. The Hubble Space Telescope is an orbital observatory launched in 1990.
One synonym for astronomical observatories is "space observatories."
The Mayans had, apparently, been expert astronomers, but the first chain of astronomical observatories would be the Muslims in the 9th century. However, Stonehenge is, apparently according to a concept, an observation centre built by the prehistoric people who inhabited Europe.
Most large observatories are typically built in remote locations with minimal light pollution and stable atmospheric conditions, such as mountaintops or isolated desert areas. These sites often provide clear skies and reduced humidity, which are essential for astronomical observations. Additionally, high altitudes help to minimize the effects of the Earth's atmosphere on the clarity of astronomical images. Notable examples include the Mauna Kea Observatories in Hawaii and the Atacama Desert observatories in Chile.
Three famous observatories are the Mauna Kea Observatories in Hawaii, known for their high-altitude telescopes that provide clear views of the night sky; the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico, famous for its large radio telescope that was used for astronomical research until its collapse in 2020; and the Hubble Space Telescope, which orbits Earth and has provided stunning images and valuable data about distant galaxies and cosmic phenomena. Each has made significant contributions to our understanding of the universe.
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One synonym for astronomical observatories is "space observatories."
Yes, there are many observatories all around Europe.
I take that you are asking 'astronomical observatories'. 'Observatory' is a noun, observatories is the plural form. Astronomical is simple a modifier (adjective, in this case.)
Siegfried Marx has written: 'Sternwarten der Welt' -- subject(s): Astronomical observatories 'Observatories of the world' -- subject(s): Astronomical observatories
Alt-azimuth is the mount ussually found in professional observatories.
There are thousands of observatories in the world, ranging from small amateur setups to large professional facilities. The exact number can vary as new observatories are built and existing ones are decommissioned.
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Roger Hutchins has written: 'British university observatories, 1772-1939' -- subject(s): Astronomical observatories, History
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one of the world’s largest radio observatories