Discover outer space at Goldendale Observatory

The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission invites the public to attend Discover Outer Space – a Centennial 2013 event to view the transit of Venus across the sun at Goldendale Observatory State Park in Klickitat County.

The event runs from 3 p.m. to sunset June 5 at Goldendale Observatory State Park, 1602 Observatory Drive in Goldendale. In a rare celestial event, the orbit of Venus is traveling past the face of the sun. Visitors have the opportunity to watch this transit live from the observatory’s solar telescope. Video from the telescope will be displayed on the large screen moni...