36 Inch Telescopes McDonald Observatory

McDonald Observatory

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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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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
Aug 24, 2024
Star gazing was great the gentleman sharing the information was very knowledgeable and kept us entertained and informed. Especially enjoyed viewing the different items in space through the telescopes… Full review by Merilee B
Aug 23, 2024
This is a good destination trip if you're interested in outer space or the stars. By necessity, the observatory is remote, with little or no internet reception, at a high elevation, and run by friend… Full review by WendyHappiness1
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I'm trying to get tickets for the special viewing night on the 82" telescope for December the 7th, 2024. The area is greyed …
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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 …
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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 to purchase
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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 !!
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Answer by Don Y · Apr 16, 2021
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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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Answer by Don Y · Apr 16, 2021
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Is there rv parking for the tour?
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There is a large parking lot at the visitors center. If you are going on the tour they provide buses between sites.
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