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About McDonald Observatory
McDonald Observatory, a research unit of The University of Texas at Austin, is one of the world's leading centers for astronomical research, teaching, and public education and outreach.

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Visiting McDonald Observatory
Information on dining, lodging and other services in the Fort Davis, Texas, area.

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Visitors Center Architecture
The new McDonald Observatory Visitors Center takes its design cues from the early inhabitants of the southwest and their astronomical traditions.

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Student Field Experiences

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Teacher Professional Development Workshops

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About the Donors

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Recent News

01 May 2008
McDonald Astronomers Discover New Type of Pulsating White Dwarf Star

22 April 2008
Award-winning, Solar-powered House Built by UT Students Comes to Observatory

15 April 2008
University Presidents, Philanthropist Encourage Texans to Support Telescope Project

02 April 2008
Astronomers Use HST, Gemini to Find Medium-Sized Black Hole

10 March 2008
WMAP Reveals Neutrinos, End of Dark Ages, First Second of Universe

07 February 2008
Observatory Receives $190K NASA Grant to Train Texas Teachers

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