| An Unofficial List of Observing Facilities in Washington State |
[Adapted from a 1999 list compiled by Steven Starkovich, Astronomy Dept, Pacific Lutheran University]
Observatory Main Telescope Location Operator Rattlesnake Mountain Observatory* 31" Reflector Richland, WA Alliance for the Advancement of Science Through Astronomy
Note: Telescope is presently not operationalManastash Ridge Observatory 30" Reflector Ellensburg, WA (University of Washington) Edwin E. Ritchie Observatory* 27.5" Reflector Bainbridge Island, WA (Battle Point Astronomical Association) Goldendale Observatory* 24.5" Reflector Goldendale, WA (Washington State Parks Department) Pacific Lutheran University 16" Reflector Tacoma, WA (on campus) Astronomy Dept. Walla Walla College 16" Reflector Walla Walla, WA (on campus) Whitman College 16" Reflector Walla Walla, WA (just outside of town) Physics Dept. Pettinger-Guiley Observatory* 15" Refractor Puyallup, WA (Tacoma Astronomical Society) Seattle University 14" Reflector Seattle, WA (on campus) Physics Dept. Private Residence* 14" Reflector Winthrop, WA Western Washington University 12.5" Reflector Bellingham, WA (on campus) Physics Dept. Washington State University** 12" Refractor Pullman, WA (on campus) Physics Dept. University of Puget Sound 10" Reflector Tacoma, WA (on campus) Physics Dept. Whitworth College 8" Reflector Spokane, WA (nine miles north of campus) University of Washington** 6" Refractor Seattle, WA (on campus) Astronomy Dept.
*Primarily for public use
**Members of the Astronomical Research Consortium. Research done via remote computer using the 3.5m reflecting telescope at the Apache Point Observatory in New Mexico.