An astronomical observatory is a place or building used for observing events in space. ... Astronomers use observatories to collect light from natural objects in space. This includes the radio, infrared and visible light (optical) regions of the electromagnetic spectrum.

What is the purpose of observatory?

An observatory is a location used for observing terrestrial, marine, or celestial events. Astronomy, climatology/meteorology, geophysical, oceanography and volcanology are examples of disciplines for which observatories have been constructed.

What is the advantage of having an observatory in space?

Space telescopes have the advantage of being above the blurring effects of the Earth's atmosphere. In addition, there are many wavelengths from the electromagnetic spectrum that do not reach Earth because they are absorbed or reflected by the Earth's atmosphere.