The Observatory

The Observatory is a free digital education resource. It offers the public useful information to help them better understand today’s issues and navigate life in the modern world. The Observatory uses MediaWiki, the software that powers Wikipedia, to publish content by a team of expert contributors. Visitors engage with the Observatory: Via Search: For expertise by keyword, topic area, or a favorite author. Via Guides: To get the big picture. Our doors are open: The Observatory is designed to be a home for experts, supported by a global network of passionate volunteers with backgrounds in professional editing, education, research, publishing, marketing, media, and related fields. We also incorporate reader feedback, and for input and collaboration with volunteer researchers and editors.