The observatory staff will show you where to find the elusive little pinpricks of light. In the evening program, you are given an orientation about telescopes. Then it's off to the big scope to see the moon and planets. The program ends after you have looked for deep sky objects such as galaxies and nebulae. There are at least two routes to Goldendale from the Tri-Cities.
Travel time is about two hours either way.
The quickest is usually to go to Toppenish, then take Highway 97 south to Goldendale. Herald All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Your source for travel is Carlson Wagonlit.