McDonald Observatory
McDonald Observatory, a research unit of The University of Texas at Austin, is one of the world's leading centers for astronomical research, teaching, and public education and outreach. Observatory facilities are located atop Mount Locke and Mount Fowlkes in the Davis Mountains of West Texas, which offer some of the darkest night skies in the continental United States. Additionally, the observatory is a partner in the forthcoming Giant Magellan Telescope, under construction in Chile. McDonald Observatory's administrative offices are on the UT Austin campus. The Observatory works with the University's Department of Astronomy on both research and teaching.
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Anniversary
The Observatory plans a full year of activities around the state to celebrate.
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Recent Submissions
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Exploring Light: the Optics of Diffraction
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The Otto Struve Telescope: Teaching an Old Telescope New Tricks
(McDonald Observatory, 2014) -
McDonald Observatory: Yesterday and Today
(McDonald Observatory, 2014) -
Introducing McDonald Observatory
(McDonald Observatory, 2014) -
75th Anniversary Lecture: The Frontier & McDonald Observatory
(McDonald Observatory, 2013-10-19) -
Preserving Dark Skies
(McDonald Observatory, 2014) -
Outdoor Lighting Control Flier
(2014) -
Moon and Jupiter
(The University of Texas at Austin, 2010-07-02) -
Sky Test
(The University of Texas at Austin, 2010-07-03) -
Deadly Skies
(The University of Texas at Austin, 2010-07-04) -
Sneaky Stars
(The University of Texas at Austin, 2010-07-01) -
Delphinus
(The University of Texas at Austin, 2010-06-30) -
Little Constellations
(The University of Texas at Austin, 2010-06-29) -
Dark Skies
(The University of Texas at Austin, 2010-06-28) -
The Milky Way
(McDonald Observatory, 2011) -
Stars and Galaxies
(McDonald Observatory, 2006) -
Solar System Size Scale Model Demo
(McDonald Observatory, undated)
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