Naval Observatory

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an astronomical observatory located in Washington, D.C., operated by the U.S. government, and responsible for the U.S. time service.

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How to use Naval Observatory in a sentence

In the 1990s, while the Clinton marriage dissolved into farce, things at the Naval Observatory were positively Rockwellian.
The Way They Were|The Daily Beast|June 9, 2010|DAILY BEAST
"The president thinks my house is nicer than his," he said of his digs at the U.S. Naval Observatory.
Biden Grilled by Fifth-Graders|Alex Pasternack|May 11, 2009|DAILY BEAST
As the minute hand of the official clock dropped into its slot somebody called the Naval Observatory.
The Man Who Rocked the Earth|Arthur Train
The "bug" called the Naval Observatory once more and began repeating his entire message for the third time.
The Man Who Rocked the Earth|Arthur Train

Professor Hall describes these observations as the most accurate determinations of declination ever made at the Naval Observatory.
Astronomical Discovery|Herbert Hall Turner
The Naval Observatory is at Washington, and was at first merely a depot for naval charts and instruments.
Four American Naval Heroes|Mabel Beebe
Sestini's drawings of the sun spots were published by the Naval Observatory.
The Jesuits, 1534-1921|Thomas J. Campbell