The Rio Grande Research Center (RGRC) at Sul Ross State University recently garnered a grant from the National Parks Foundation. … More
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McDonald Observatory Joins UT Austin’s Texas Field Station Network
The sprawling expanse of the Chihuahuan Desert, a region distinguished as the most diverse desert in the Western Hemisphere, welcomes … More
McDonald Observatory Offers Online Training for Upcoming North American Eclipses
As two significant eclipses are set to grace North America’s skies, preparations are underway across the continent. Recognizing the importance … More
McDonald Observatory Celebrates First Anniversary of Greater Big Bend International Dark Sky Reserve as Sky Becomes 3% Darker
McDonald Observatory and numerous partners are celebrating the first anniversary of the Greater Big Bend International Dark Sky Reserve, which … More