State Park · Washington, United States
Goldendale Observatory State Park Heritage Site
Goldendale Observatory State Park Heritage Site is a state park in Washington, United States, established in 1981.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Klickitat, Washington, United States |
| Established | 1981 |
| Coordinates | 45.8389° N, 120.8150° W |
| Managed by | Washington state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Goldendale Observatory State Park Heritage Site
Goldendale Observatory State Park Heritage Site is an educational facility on the northern side of Goldendale, Washington, notable for its unusually large public telescope. The state park occupies five 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.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Airports near this park
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- Portland International Airport (PDX) · Portland, United States · 87.7 miles away
- Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) · Seattle, United States · 131.9 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Goldendale Observatory State Park Heritage Site?
Goldendale Observatory State Park Heritage Site is in Washington, United States (45.8389° N, 120.8150° W).
When was Goldendale Observatory State Park Heritage Site established?
Goldendale Observatory State Park Heritage Site was established in 1981, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Washington_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Washington state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goldendale_Observatory_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).