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Enjoy astronomy and looking at the stars? Visit the McDonald Observatory

JEFF DAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – Located approximately 16 miles northeast of Fort Davis, the observatory sits atop Mount Locke and Mount Fowlkes in the Davis Mountains. McDonald Observatory is a research unit of The University of Texas at Austin within some of the darkest night skies in the United States. The McDonald Observatory consists […]

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On Some of Texas Tallest Peaks, Star Parties Attract Visitors From All Over the Planet

On Some of Texas Tallest Peaks, Star Parties Attract Visitors From All Over the Planet
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McDonald Observatory celebrates 1-year anniversary of dark sky reserve

This week, McDonald Observatory and numerous partners join in celebrating the first anniversary of the Greater Big Bend International Dark Sky Reserve. Covering more than 15,000 square miles in Texas and Mexico, the reserve is the largest dark sky place in the world certified by the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA). This achievement builds on a rich history of efforts to preserve the night skies in the region.

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McDonald Observatory celebrates 1-year anniversary of dark sky reserve

McDonald Observatory celebrates 1-year anniversary of dark sky reserve
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