McDonald Observatory
Welcome to McDonald Observatory, a research unit of The University of Texas at Austin located in the Davis Mountains of West Texas.

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Location:
Fort Davis, TX, 79734
Phone:
Toll Free 877-984-7827
Mon:
10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tues:
10:00 am - 5:30 pm
8:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Wed - Thurs:
10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Fri - Sat:
10:00 am - 5:30 pm
8:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Sun:
10:00 am - 5:30 pm
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McDonald Observatory McDonald Observatory astronomer Karl Gebhardt is reporting exciting news about black holes at this week's American Astronomical Society meeting in California.

Most Massive Black Holes Heavier Than Thought
Source: news.nationalgeographic.com
Black holes at the hearts of giant galaxies could be at least two times heavier than previous estimates, according to a new computer model that takes dark matter into account.
June 9 at 11:31am
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McDonald Observatory We have just launched a Facebook page for Universo, our Spanish-language radio program. Please spread the word — become a fan!

Universo
Universo es la versión de StarDate en español. Nuestra investigación indica que es el programa de ciencia en español más extensamente escuchado en la radio en los Estados...
Communications:109 fans
May 5 at 1:43pm
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McDonald Observatory at 7:33am May 12
Thanks!
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StarDate is now on Facebook!
Dear fans of McDonald Observatory, We're launching a new Facebook page today for StarDate, the Observatory's long-running radio program, magazine, and website that together keep you up to date on what's happening in the night sky...
April 20 at 12:32pm
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Kathleen
Kathleen at 1:47pm June 6
Can't wait for my updates!
Rosalind
Rosalind at 9:28pm July 1
yippie
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McDonald Observatory is looking forward to our Astronomy Day videoconferences with Texas K-12 classrooms later this month.

April 20 at 8:53am
Linda
Linda at 12:01pm April 20
wish I was there!
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McDonald Observatory is considering Twittering. Feedback?

April 16 at 9:18am
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Jerry
Jerry at 1:56pm April 17
Consider the possibility that twittering is just a fad. Like learning Esperonto.
Richard
Richard at 10:05pm April 17
I find facebook similar to talking to folks while passing them on the street. You can go to the street at any time and just see what's happening. Little conversations are confined in separate areas. Twitter seems (to me) to be all over the place, unfocused and missing the feeling of community. I guess it works for some, but not so much for me.
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McDonald Observatory now has more than 1,000 Facebook fans. Thanks, everyone!

April 6 at 3:47pm
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McDonald Observatory welcomes you to our Open House April 4!

April 4 at 12:30am
Robbi
Robbi at 4:14pm April 5
What an awesome evening. Great job to everyone there.
Richard
Richard at 4:20pm April 6
Shucks, I'll be at the Pensacola Florida Observatory that evening. You all have a great time.
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24-Hour Webcast: Around the World in 80 Telescopes
Stay up late and join us!
In celebration of the International Year of Astronomy, observatories around the world will stage a 24-hour webcast April 3 (Universal Time) to show what happens in a night at ...
Host:McDonald Observatory
Time:12:00AM Saturday, April 4th
March 31 at 7:23am
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McDonald Observatory is counting down to the 100 Hours of Astronomy, April 2-5.

March 28 at 9:19am
Stormie
Stormie at 1:27pm April 1
no pic but I am with ya
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McDonald Observatory Holds Open House April 4
Source: mcdonaldobservatory.org
FORT DAVIS, Texas —The University of Texas at Austin McDonald Observatory welcomes everyone to enjoy an Open House on Saturday, April 4, from 2 p.m. until 11 p.m. at its West Texas campus near Fort Davis. ...
March 24 at 6:25am
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Lori
Lori at 3:06pm March 31
Sound's great! Gotta show up.
John
John at 10:23am April 1
Wish I could be there! Best wishes on a great project!
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Texas Cosmology Center Established at The University of Texas at Austin
Source: mcdonaldobservatory.org
AUSTIN, Texas — A new interdisciplinary center for the study of the frontiers of the universe, from the tiniest subatomic particle to largest chain of galaxies, has been formed at The University of Texas at Austin.
March 19 at 6:58am
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McDonald Observatory Spring Break has sprung in West Texas!

March 17 at 6:26am
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McDonald Observatory Open House
Join us at McDonald Observatory's Open House for great speakers, outdoor exhibits, and lots of telescope viewing celebrating the International Year of Astronomy. Free admissio...
Host:McDonald Observatory
Time:2:00PM Saturday, April 4th
Location:McDonald Observatory
March 11 at 1:41pm
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University of Texas at Austin Astronomer is Co-Investigator in Search for Earth-like Planets
Source: mcdonaldobservatory.org
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — University of Texas at Austin astronomer Bill Cochran is one of the leading scientists involved in searching 100,000 nearby stars in our Milky Way galaxy for planets like Earth as part of NASA’s Kepler mission launching tomorrow (March 6).
March 5 at 12:52pm
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McDonald Observatory

Texas Legislature Honors University of Texas at Austin, Texas A&M University for Joint Efforts in As
Source: mcdonaldobservatory.org
AUSTIN, Texas —The 81st Legislature of the State of Texas today (Feb. 24) will honor the state’s two flagship universities with a joint resolution, recognizing their cutting-edge research and ...
February 25 at 7:15am
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University of Texas at Austin Signs Agreement for Giant Magellan Telescope
Source: mcdonaldobservatory.org
AUSTIN, Texas —The University of Texas at Austin has joined with eight other astronomical research organizations from three continents in signing the Founders’ Agreement to construct and operate ...
February 7 at 8:58pm
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Astronomers Discover Links Between Supermassive Black Holes and Galaxy Formation
Source: mcdonaldobservatory.org
AUSTIN, Texas — A pair of astronomers from Texas and Germany have used a telescope at The University of Texas at Austin’s McDonald Observatory together with Hubble Space Telescope and many ...
February 7 at 8:57pm