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GOLDENDALE OBSERVATORY
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Visit Goldendale Observatory

COVID-19  UPDATE​

​GOLDENDALE OBSERVATORY BEGINS WEEKLY VIRTUAL PROGRAM
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Due to Washington State Public Health & Safety recommendations to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic:
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THE OBSERVATORY IS CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

​For more information, contact the Observatory at (509) 773-3141.
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For the best experience and to ensure full staff availability, visiting at show times is highly recommended, and will avoid interruption of a presentation in progress.

Operating Schedule

April - September
​Thursday-Friday-Saturday-Sunday  1:00 PM to 11:30 PM
Solar Program at 4:00 PM
Evening Program at 8:30 PM

October - March
​Thursday-Friday-Saturday-Sunday  1:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Solar Program at 2:00 PM
Evening Program at 6:00 PM




​​SOLAR PROGRAM
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Understand our nearest star - the Sun!
​Daytime solar observation through specialized and safely -filtered Solar Telescopes are available during the afternoon Solar 
presentation.

​​Show duration one to two hours.
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The Sun copyright Bob Yoesle

EVENING PROGRAM

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Andromeda nebula M31 copyright Tim Wildoner

Evening presentations may include viewing through the telescopes of ​star clusters, the moon & planets, nebulae, and galaxies, as time and weather conditions allow.
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​Show duration approximately two to three hours.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:
  • Please Contact the Observatory to arrange visits for groups larger than 10.​
  • Respect fellow patrons by arriving for scheduled programs on time. Presentations and viewings will not restart nor be extended for late-comers and the facility will not remain open past closing.
  • Objects viewed through facility telescopes may include those mentioned in "What's Up."  
  • Be sure to also check the Weather & Moon when making plans to visit.
  • DRESS WARMLY, NO MATTER THE SEASON:  The telescope domes are not climate-controlled and presentations often take place outdoors.  Observatory Hill can be cold and windy, even in the summer.   
  • Admission is Free. However, a Washington State Parks Discover Pass is required to park on-site. These are available online and at all Washington State Parks, including the Observatory.

Location & Driving Directions:
​1602 Observatory Drive
Goldendale, WA  98620 USA

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Latitude:   45 degrees 50 min 20.1 sec  North
Longitude:   120 degrees 48 min 49.8 sec  West
Elevation: 2100  feet
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 From US-97:
  1. Once within Goldendale city limits, turn onto East Broadway St / Rt 142 (at the 76 service station).  Proceed for 1 mile into town.
  2. At the flashing traffic signal, turn right onto N Columbus Ave.  Proceed North for half mile.
  3. Follow the Observatory sign and keep right onto Observatory Drive.  The Observatory is at the top of the hill.​                                                                             
PLEASE STAY ON THE PAVED ROAD
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​Friends of Goldendale Observatory
PO Box 899
Goldendale WA 98620
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All Rights Reserved 2020​
email: friendsofgosp(at)gmail(dot)com


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    • Starry Darkness Abandoned
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    • What's Up
    • Weather and Moon
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  • Education
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    • The Sun
    • Night Sky
    • Music & Videos
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