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observatory in Malay

balai cerap

UK/əbˈzɜːvət(ə)ɹi//əbˈzɝvətɔɹi/

observatory in Malay: balai cerap. In English, observatory means a place where stars, planets and other celestial bodies are observed, usually through a telescope; also place for observing meteorological or other natural phenomena.

Malay words for observatory

place where celestial bodies or natural phenomena are observed
balai cerap

English meaning of observatory

  1. noun A place where stars, planets and other celestial bodies are observed, usually through a telescope; also place for observing meteorological or other natural phenomena.
  2. noun A lookout (vantage point with a view of the surrounding area).

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Questions about observatory in Malay

What is the meaning of observatory in Malay?
Observatory in Malay is balai cerap.
Apakah maksud observatory dalam bahasa Melayu?
Observatory: balai cerap.
What does observatory mean in English?
Observatory means a place where stars, planets and other celestial bodies are observed, usually through a telescope; also place for observing meteorological or other natural phenomena.

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