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  "id": "goldendale-observatory-sp",
  "name": "Goldendale Observatory State Park",
  "shortName": "Goldendale Observatory",
  "region": "South-central WA",
  "country": "Canada",
  "administrativeArea": "Ontario",
  "coordinates": {
    "latitude": 45.8375,
    "longitude": -120.8153
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  "timezone": "America/Los_Angeles",
  "bortleClass": 3,
  "summary": "IDA-certified public observatory with a 24.5-inch reflector.",
  "intro": "Goldendale Observatory is home to one of the largest telescopes in the U.S. built specifically for public education, sitting in the hills above the Columbia River in south-central Washington. It's a rare case of a state park built around an observatory rather than the other way around.",
  "established": null,
  "drivingFromToronto": "In the town of Goldendale, Washington, about 1.5 hours east of Portland, Oregon via Highway 14 and Highway 97.",
  "bestTime": "Programs run Thursday–Sunday evenings in spring/summer and Friday–Sunday in fall/winter — reservations are required and schedules shift seasonally, so check the current calendar before visiting.",
  "highlights": [
    "One of the nation's largest public telescopes",
    "Both solar (daytime) and night observing programs offered",
    "Combines an observatory visit with Columbia River Gorge scenery"
  ],
  "tips": [
    "All visits are by reservation only — book night program tickets online in advance",
    "Arrive on time; late arrival can mean losing your reservation",
    "Check current status before driving out — evening programs have occasionally been paused for staffing reasons"
  ],
  "whatToSee": "Planets, the moon, and deep-sky objects through the observatory's large research-grade telescope during scheduled night programs.",
  "source": {
    "label": "Washington State Parks — Goldendale Observatory State Park Heritage Site",
    "url": "https://parks.wa.gov/find-parks/state-parks/goldendale-observatory-state-park-heritage-site"
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  "attribution": {
    "app": "Clear Night Planner — Ontario Night Sky",
    "url": "https://ontarionightsky.com/?site=goldendale-observatory-sp",
    "license": "Editorial content © Clear Night Planner. Data freely citable with link back."
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