Goldendale Observatory sits and a hilltop at 2100 ft overlooking the valley below. From our views to the southwest we see green farm land and tall white wind generators scattered over the hills in the distance. The view to the southeast is pretty much the same with snow covered Mt Hood in the background. We are parked in the observatory complex about fifty feet north of the observatory on a site that at one time held a single wide mobile home. The observatory is open everyday except Monday and Tuesday from 2-5 and 8-midnight (summer hours). When the observatory is closed, so is the gate and we are here alone. I’m not sure I will enjoy that. Time will tell.
We met with Steve (the only full time employee) who is the “Interpretive Specialist”. His job is to keep the place running and also put on the evening program. We are going to attend that program tonight as tourists and see what its like, but the weather is not cooperating. It is cloudy at 6:50pm and sprinkling right now and, believe it not, clouds make for poor star gazing. I will give you my impressions tomorrow.
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