Observatory
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An observatory is a building, usually placed high away from city lights and air pollution, that is used primarily as a housing for a large telescope. The building is usually dome shaped, and allows the telescope to be aimed in any direction, with a slit in the dome (which can rotate) to allow the telescope to access the sky.