Astronomical Observatory

An astronomical observatory is a facility equipped with telescopes and other instruments designed for observing celestial objects such as stars, planets, moons, galaxies, and other phenomena in the sky. Observatories can be ground-based or space-based and are typically located in areas with clear skies and minimal light pollution to improve observation quality. Ground-based observatories are often built in remote areas to reduce atmospheric interference, while space-based observatories, like the Hubble Space Telescope, operate outside Earth's atmosphere for clearer views of the universe.