The Observatory is unique because it caters to the general public with programs for amateur as well as experienced star gazers. The facility is run by the Washington State Parks Department and provides visitors with the chance to look through the 24.5-inch telescope, one of the largest apertures in the USA available for public use. There is also a secondary dome which houses an eight inch Schmidt-Cassegrain reflecting telescope. The Observatory offers tours and sky-gazing opportunities year-round. The Summer hours are April 1 - September 30, Wed. - Sun., 2 PM to 5 PM and 8 PM to Midnight. Winter hours are Sat. 1 PM to 5 PM and 7 PM to 9 PM and Sun. 1 PM - 5 PM.
Location:
1602 Observatory Drive, Goldendale Washington 98620
Telephone
509-773-3141 Fax 509-773-6929
Other Washington State Parks nearby:
(Goldendale) Brooks Memorial State Park
(Lyle) Doug's Beach State Park
(Goldendale) Goldendale Observatory State Park
(Goldendale) Horsethief Lake State Park
(Goldendale) Maryhill State Park
Request a Free copy of the Mile-by-Mile Guide to the Oregon Coast, which will be delivered to your USA postal address. Also request a free first issue of Oregon Coast magazine and sign up for coast deals.
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04/20 Coming to The Goldendale area
Columbia Gorge Wine and Pear Fest Hood River OR May18-19 Start off the weekend with friends and fun featuring Columbia Gorge wineries and eateries. Highlights include entertainment, live music, wine tasting, great food, fruit exhibits with samples, and local artisans.
Gorge Blues and Brews Festival Stevenson WA June21-22 Fine collection of local craft brews and local wines, a multitude of phenomenal foods, and great blues music, while benefiting local charities in the Columbia Gorge.
Columbia Gorge Bluegrass Festival Stevenson WA June25-28 Amazing talent, workshops, instrument contests and raffle, fine craft and food vendors, a merry beer garden, and nightly dances.
The Oregon Jamboree Sweet Home OR August2-4 Located in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, the the Oregon Jamboree has 2 stages, 22 shows, 1 sweet weekend.
Huckleberry Festival Bingen WA September6-8 Music, parade, kids games, entertainment.
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