​· SPECIAL USE​ APPLICATION ·

·​​SPECIAL USE APPLICATION·​​

"Special Use" of Goldendale Observatory entails visiting the facility during dates and times not normally available to the public. Please review the special use policies listed below before submitting a request.*
*Special Use requests are not automatically approved.
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Available Dates & Times:

• Any time, day & night, Mon through Wed.
• 12am to 12pm, Thu through Sun. 

Application Window:

• Applications must be received no later than two weeks prior to requested event and no sooner than six months.
• Applications outside this window are automatically rejected. 

Visit Duration & Group Size:

• The maximum combined duration of special use per-week is 10 hours.
• Special Use reservations are intended for groups, not individuals. The maximum number of attendees permitted at a given time is 100.

Pricing & Services:

• $400 per 2-hours for exclusive use of Observatory and grounds; includes guided interpretation and telescope viewing.
• $300 per 2-hours for exclusive use of Observatory and grounds; includes staff safety monitoring but no live interpretation nor telescope usage.​
• Picnic tables, indoor rest rooms, and complimentary Wi-Fi are standard.

Payments & Deposit:

• Cash, Check, and Visa/Mastercard are accepted in-person upon group arrival.
• After approval of application, a $100 credit card down payment will be charged via telephone. This fee also functions as a security deposit and will be refunded after event conclusion, contingent upon lack of adverse findings.
• Day-of cancellations or no-shows will result in forfeiture of down payment.

Please do not use this form for requesting appointments during our regular operating hours; the Visit page details that process.