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Observatory Operating Schedule: Daytime: 3 – 5 p.m., Fri., Sat. & Sun. Evenings: 7 – 10 p.m. to Midnight, Fri., Sat. & Sun. Groups of 5 or fewer may drop in and SHOULD NOT make an appointment. For groups of 6 or more you MUST register online to attend either of these programs. A Washington State Parks Discover Pass required to park on-site. A $10 one-day parking pass is also available on-site which is good for any Washington State Park. 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.
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Operating ScheduleApril - September
Friday-Saturday-Sunday Solar Program at 3:00 PM Evening Program at 9:00 PM October - March Friday-Saturday-Sunday Solar Program at 3:00 PM Evening Program at 7:00 PM |
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DAYTIME SOLAR PROGRAM 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. |
The Sun copyright Bob Yoesle
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EVENING PROGRAM
Andromeda nebula M31 copyright Tim Wildoner
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Evening presentations may include viewing through the telescopes of star clusters, the moon & planets, nebulae, and galaxies, as time and weather conditions allow.
Show duration approximately two to three hours. |
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KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:
Location & Driving Directions:
1602 Observatory Drive
Goldendale, WA 98620 USA
Latitude: 45 degrees 50 min 20.1 sec North
Longitude: 120 degrees 48 min 49.8 sec West
Elevation: 2100 feet
- Please Contact the Observatory to arrange visits for groups larger than 5.
- 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
Latitude: 45 degrees 50 min 20.1 sec North
Longitude: 120 degrees 48 min 49.8 sec West
Elevation: 2100 feet
From US-97:
- Once within Goldendale city limits, turn onto East Broadway St / Rt 142 (at the 76 service station). Proceed for 1 mile into town.
- At the flashing traffic signal, turn right onto N Columbus Ave. Proceed North for half mile.
- 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
