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Goldendale Observatory State Park

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1602 Observatory Dr., Goldendale, WA, USA, 98620

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509-773-3141

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509-773-6929

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www.perr.com/gosp.html

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Part of the Washington State Parks & Recreation Commission the Goldendale Observatory is unique in Eastern Washington. Admission is free to all, with a donation box available. Hours: April 1 - September 30: Wednesdays - Sundays: 2-5 pm and 8 pm - midnight. October 1 - March 31: Fridays - Sundays: 2 - 5 pm and 7 - 10 pm. Free afternoon guided tours of the observatory included the telescope room, display area and grounds. Visitors have the opportunity to look through a telescope to see Venus and a projected image of the sun. Programs about telescope types, their history and how to build them also are available. The history of astronomy and the space program are presented. Daytime tours conclude with an exploration of the various sundials around the observatory grounds. Visitors may also experience the daytime scenic views of Oregon's Mount Hood or Washington's Klickitat Valley. Free evening programs may include topics about how astronomy and the space program affect daily lives. Other evening programs present an introduction to backyard stargazing, which includes viewing the skies with the unaided eye, binoculars and portable telescopes. Weather permitting visitors may see mountains and craters on the moon, the rings of Saturn or the moons of Jupiter. The last program of the evening includes direct viewing of a variety of celestial objects through the large telescope.

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