Support McDonald Observatory

A SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING YEAR-END SUPPORT: McDonald Observatory depends on ticket and program sales at the Visitors Center and StarDate Café and gift shop for a big part of its budget. Due to the West Texas wildfires we suffered earlier this year, McDonald Observatory needs your support now to help enter 2012 in the black, and to best continue our work in K-12 science education and public outreach.

Read this letter from Observatory Director David Lambert to find out why your gift is so urgently needed.

Please donate online today and select “Wildfire Relief Fund”

About Our Work in Science Education and Outreach

Because astronomy so often serves as a bridge between the sciences and the public, McDonald Observatory is uniquely positioned to share its world-class resources with the public. To this end, we’re working to interest K–12 students in the sciences by introducing them to the wonders of astronomy. Our innovative distance-learning programs, student field experiences, radio programs, and online resources are just a few of the tools we use to serve teachers, students, and 60,000 to 80,000 visitors a year.
By supporting McDonald Observatory, you can become a partner who’s making a difference in the lives of students and teachers nationwide.

Whether you’re interested in becoming a member, giving a one-time gift, or creating a legacy through estate planning, your contribution will help improve science education in the U.S. both now and in the years to come.