Question

A place where astronomical observations are made is called______.

Answer 1

In contrast to theoretical astronomy, which is primarily concerned with calculating the quantifiable consequences of physical models, observational astronomy is focused on documenting facts about the observable cosmos. It is the activity and study of using telescopes and other astronomy equipment to see celestial objects.

Complete answer:
An observatory is a site where occurrences on the ground, in the sea, or in the sky are observed. Observatories have been built for astronomy, climatology/meteorology, geophysics, oceanography, and volcanology, to name a few fields. Observatories used to be as basic as an astronomical sextant (used to measure the distance between stars) or Stonehenge (which has some alignments on astronomical phenomena). Space-based, airborne, ground-based, and underground-based observatories are the four primary types of astronomical observatories.

Observations in the radio and visible light parts of the electromagnetic spectrum are made using ground-based observatories, which are placed on the surface of the Earth. To protect the fragile equipment from the elements, most optical telescopes are housed under a dome or similar structure. A slit or other aperture in the ceiling of a telescope dome can be opened during observation and closed while the telescope is not in use. The whole upper portion of the telescope dome may usually be moved to allow the device to examine different regions of the night sky in most situations. Radio telescopes aren't generally equipped with domes.

Note: To minimise the impacts of light pollution, most ground-based observatories for optical telescopes are placed distant from large population areas. Modern observatories should be built in areas with black sky, a high percentage of clear nights per year, dry air, and high altitudes. The Earth's atmosphere is thinner at higher elevations, reducing the effects of air turbulence and allowing for greater celestial "seeing."