University of Texas at Austin President Jim Davis visited McDonald Observatory last weekend, marking his first trip to the renowned … More
Category: Astronomy
McDonald Observatory to Host Live Deep Sky Tour Livestream Wednesday
McDonald Observatory will host a live, virtual astronomy event this week, offering viewers a guided look at some of the … More
Texas Standard to Broadcast Live From McDonald Observatory on December 12
McDonald Observatory will host a live, on-site broadcast of Texas Standard on Friday, December 12, as part of the statewide … More
Star parties return to Marathon Motel & RV Park
Star parties have resumed at the Marathon Motel & RV Park following a pause for the full moon. Local astronomer … More
Star Party in the Borderlands Offers Unforgettable Views of Texas’ Dark Skies
The Greater Big Bend International Dark Sky Reserve, home to some of the darkest skies in Texas, will host a … More
Stowaway Bat Returns to West Texas Skies After Austin Recovery
A Big Freetail bat that inadvertently traveled from West Texas to Austin in astronomy equipment will be released back into … More
Step Into the Stars: Take a Guided Tour of McDonald Observatory’s Historic 82-Inch Telescope
If you’ve ever wanted to stand inside a giant telescope dome and imagine what astronomers see when they scan the … More
Giant Magellan Telescope Moves Forward, Strengthens Fort Davis’ Role in Global Astronomy
The Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT), an ambitious next-generation observatory partially led by The University of Texas at Austin, has been … More
McDonald Observatory Highlights National Reach of StarDate Radio Program
McDonald Observatory is celebrating the reach and longevity of StarDate, the longest-running national radio science feature in the United States. … More
McDonald Observatory Hiring Science Operations Manager for Hobby-Eberly Telescope
The University of Texas at Austin is accepting applications for a full-time Science Operations Manager position at the Hobby-Eberly Telescope … More