McDonald Observatory
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Official account for McDonald Observatory, a research unit of The University of Texas at Austin, located in the Davis Mountains of West Texas.
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Want more astronomy after the total solar eclipse? A model of the iconic Hobby-Eberly Telescope dome was in ATX at #InThePathOfTotality , thanks to our partnership with Simons Foundation, and you can visit the 10-meter telescope in person. Head to UT Austin’s McDonald Observatory!
Thank you for supporting us during the #UT40for40 campaign!
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Your generous gifts make our education and outreach efforts possible - We appreciate you so very much. 🤘
There's still time to help our #UT40for40 campaign! 🤘
Our education & outreach initiatives are 100% funded by donations & program fees- Your support helps us maintain McDonald Observatory as a resource for public astronomy & science education in Texas & beyond!
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A historical marker was just dedicated to honor the late banker & stargazer, William J. McDonald of Paris, TX. We're thrilled to kick off McDonald Observatory 85th anniversary celebrations (May 5, 2024) with such a lovely tribute to our namesake!
More here:
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Another groundbreaking astronomical project is taking place in the Atacama Desert in Chile!
Location sound familiar?
The Giant Magellan Telescope Telescope is under construction not too far away - check it out! 🤘
Last day of the trip home from the eclipse. We stopped in at McDonald Observatory and were not disappointed by the hospitality. Thanks for hosting us!
Did you know McDonald Observatory is part of the 40 Acres?!🤘
#UT40for40 is UT Austin’s annual Texas-sized day of giving - #LonghornNation supporting pursuits across UT! 🤘 We're proudly part of NaturalSciences @ UT, & YOU can directly support our astronomy outreach!
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Still have questions about the eclipse? Check out the McDonald Observatory’s guide to one of nature’s most beautiful and astounding events: utex.as/3JaEFzX
ECLIPSE DAY! Right after you see the eclipse, your first question is.. WHEN IS THE NEXT ONE!
Explore all the solar eclipses through 2045 with our Atlas of Solar Eclipses.
greatamericaneclipse.com/books/atlas-of…
#eclipse2024 #eclipsedaily