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Observation deck
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<p>An observation deck, observation platform, or viewing platform is an elevated <a href="/facts/Tourism/x47vNhHj">sightseeing</a> platform usually situated upon a tall architectural structure, such as a <a href="/facts/Skyscraper/5nM0naVB">skyscraper</a> or <a href="/facts/Observation_tower/RuBt6tNb">observation tower</a>. Observation decks are sometimes enclosed from weather, and a few may include coin-operated telescopes for viewing distant features. </p>