Dark Winter Skies Return to Marathon With Star Parties in January

One of West Texas’ most celebrated night-sky experiences is back for the heart of winter. Star parties hosted at Marathon … More

Dark Skies Over Marathon Reveal Orion in Stunning Long-Exposure Image

The night skies above Marathon once again proved why the region is considered one of the darkest and most remarkable … More

The McDonald Observatory will host a live online astronomy program next week featuring the constellation Orion. The livestream is scheduled … More

The vast and unspoiled night skies of Far West Texas will take center stage this spring as the McDonald Observatory … More

Stargazing takes center stage Thursday, Jan. 8, from 7 to 8 p.m., during the Miles of Stars program at Davis … More

Aspiring astronomers can learn the basics of stargazing during Eyes on the Sky on Thursday, Jan. 15, from 7 to … More

University of Texas at Austin President Jim Davis visited McDonald Observatory last weekend, marking his first trip to the renowned … More

McDonald Observatory will host a live, virtual astronomy event this week, offering viewers a guided look at some of the … More

McDonald Observatory will host a live, on-site broadcast of Texas Standard on Friday, December 12, as part of the statewide … More

Star parties have resumed at the Marathon Motel & RV Park following a pause for the full moon. Local astronomer … More