Goldendale Observatory State Park

Goldendale Observatory State Park is an educational facility near Goldendale, Washington, notable for its unusually large public telescope. The state park occupies 5 acres (2.0 ha) atop a 2,100-foot (640 m) hill. Access is via a winding paved road through an oak forest. The site includes a small picnic area, interpretive center, amphitheater, and the observatory. There are several telescopes on-site, including portable Dobsonians, a permanently mounted Hydrogen-Alpha solar telescope, and the primary instrument; a 24.5 inch reflector which is housed in the South Dome. The facility receives 30-40,000 visitors annually.

Goldendale Observatory State Park

Goldendale Observatory State Park is an educational facility near Goldendale, Washington, notable for its unusually large public telescope. The state park occupies 5 acres (2.0 ha) atop a 2,100-foot (640 m) hill. Access is via a winding paved road through an oak forest. The site includes a small picnic area, interpretive center, amphitheater, and the observatory. There are several telescopes on-site, including portable Dobsonians, a permanently mounted Hydrogen-Alpha solar telescope, and the primary instrument; a 24.5 inch reflector which is housed in the South Dome. The facility receives 30-40,000 visitors annually.