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​· 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.
    Please confirm email address by entering it a second time so that we are able to respond.
    Please provide an accurate estimate of total visitor count.
    PLEASE PLAN TO ARRIVE ON TIME. FACILITY WILL NOT REMAIN OPEN PAST THE PREAPPROVED TIME.
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