Everything Under
​the Stars

NEW: Utah champions Dark Skies 

Friends of Goldendale Observatory has changed its name to Dark Sky Defenders, a 501c3 tax-exempt non-profit educational organization dedicated to astronomy popularization, science education, and helping to support the  preservation and protection of the night sky. Our website also provides information about general astronomy related topics and events, the history of Goldendale Observatory, and advocates for the protection of the Observatory's dark night sky. 
 
Dark Sky Defenders collaborates with other astronomy groups and organizations to provide outreach activities related to astronomy and science, as well as education about  dark skies and the reduction of light pollution.

​Donations to Defenders are tax-deductible.

Join the Defenders

Goldendale Observatory

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First US Gold Tier Dark Sky Preserve is the​ Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve.

"I love our dark skies & look forward to them getting even darker & darker. It's so great to live in a community that values nature & wilderness. Light trespass (pollution) is not one of our community values. Thanks everyone for working together on this to keep central Idaho unique & beautiful!!"
​Tom Pomeroy

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​The night sky is disappearing worldwide at an alarming pace. Dark Sky Defenders is dedicated to its protection and preservation.

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