Fort Davis ISD Invites Community to Family Night at Texas Star Party

Fort Davis ISD is inviting families and community members to a special Family Night at the Texas Star Party on … More

McDonald Observatory to Host Dark Skies Festival April 21-26

McDonald Observatory will celebrate the renowned dark skies of Far West Texas with its annual Dark Skies Festival, set for … More

Stephen Hummel, the Dark Skies Initiative Coordinator for McDonald Observatory, has been named the first Astronomer in Residence for 2025 … More

The McDonald Observatory invites Fort Davis residents and visitors to participate in the upcoming Texas Science Festival, a celebration of … More

In a significant win for night sky preservation, the McDonald Observatory in Fort Davis, Texas, is spearheading efforts to reduce … More

Have you ever wanted to step inside a piece of astronomical history? The 82-inch Otto Struve Telescope at McDonald Observatory offers a … More

The McDonald Observatory will present a Live Deep Sky Tour: Life Cycle of Stars via Facebook Live on January 15 at 7:30 … More

Join the Big Bend rangers for an enchanting evening of stargazing at the “Stars Over Big Bend” event, scheduled for … More

Travel through time and space with the 82-Inch Telescope Guided Tour at McDonald Observatory, an enlightening experience that showcases the … More

Big Bend National Park invites the public to a captivating evening of stargazing and storytelling at the Cosmic Nights event, … More