McDonald Observatory celebrates Year of Astronomy
The University of Texas at Austin is having an open house at their McDonald Observatory on the west Texas campus near Fort Davis. The event is part of the International Year of Astronomy.
The event begins at 2 PM on Saturday, April 4 and continues well past sunset so you can get a close-up view of the Moon and Saturn through some of the Observatory's larger telescopes. Earlier in the day, a special telescope will provide a safe view of the sun.
There will be plenty of activities for the whole family. And admission is free!
Photo courtesy Marty Harris/McDonald Observatory.
Been there lots of times. Great place to take a family outing and make sure you see old Ft. Davis.
Posted by: Sandy | March 25, 2009 at 08:40 PM
It is a great place to visit. Going back in May
Posted by: Johhn | March 24, 2009 at 11:14 PM