McDonald Observatory is a research unit of The University of Texas at Austin and one of the world's leading centers for astronomical research, …
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Mar 5, 2025
Bucket list item checked. Our tour guide Jaye was exceptional. The tour was all about the history of how the facilities came into being and about the telescopes themselves, Very little about what …Full review by RightTruRvws
Feb 10, 2025
We attended the Star Party on a Saturday/ It was excellent. The people who were presenting were exceptional and very knowledgeable in the celestial sky, Make sure you dress warmly, it get's cold.Full review by evaready
Dec 19, 2024
Awesome time Star Party fabulous info from knowlegeable staff. She pointed out constellations, answered questions & gave interesting information about the stars & planets & telescopes. Staff assisted…Full review by Lisette B
I'm trying to get tickets for the special viewing night on the 82" telescope for December the 7th, 2024. The area is greyed out with no information. Please advise.
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It’s blocked out and does open to order until closer to the day. You can also email them and request to waitlist that day so when tickets open for purchase you will get a notification …
It’s blocked out and does open to order until closer to the day. You can also email them and request to waitlist that day so when tickets open for purchase you will get a notification to purchase
Can I drive up to the observatory even though I have no reservation
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No. You can drive up to the visitors center ( not really worth it ), but cannot drive up to the observatory due to “COVID restrictions”. Unfortunately, still very COVID phobic !!
Can I just drive up the mountain when there are no more open reservations
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Sort of. You can drive up to the visitors center ( not really worth it ), but cannot drive up to the observatory due to COVID restrictions. They are still very COVID phobic !!
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