Visiting McDonald Observatory during Spring Break 2010

Spring Break 2011 Information

Spring Break for most Texas schools this year is March 12-19. To accomodate the high number of visitors we see during this peak period, the Frank Bash Visitors Center will be offering additional Guided Tours, Solar Viewings, Twilight Programs and Star Parties for this week only.

This information valid only for the
week of March 12-19, 2011

Please stop at Frank Bash Visitors Center for more information.

We're open every day from 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
and on Star Party nights, 10:00 AM through the end of Star Party (March 12-19 only).

Self Guided Tours of the Hobby-Eberly Telescope
are available every day from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

We strongly encourage ONLINE RESERVATIONS for all the programs below, since this week is our peak visitation time of the year.
Unlike other times of the year, Spring Break online reservations for Solar Viewings and Guided Tours must be made separately.

Program	Schedule	Adult	Senior/ Military	Child (6-12)
Daytime Programs LIVE Solar Viewings and Guided Tours Purchase Passes Online	Guided Tours March 12-19: 10:30, 11:15 AM 12:00, 12:45, 1:30, 2:15, 3:00, & 3:45 PM March 14,15,16,18, & 19: All tours listed above,plus Additional Tour 4:30 PM	$6	$5	$5
	Solar Viewings March 12-19: 11:00 AM 12:30, 2:00, & 3:30 PM March 14,15,16,18, & 19: All Viewings listed above, plus Additional Program 5:00 PM	$4	$3	$3
Star Party Evening Telescope Viewing Purchase Passes Online	Saturday, March 12 7:30 PM (Central STANDARD Time) Monday, March 14 Tuesday, March 15 Wednesday, March 16 Friday, March 18 Saturday, March 19 9:00 PM (Central DAYLIGHT Time)	$12	$10	$8
Twilight Program Educational Pre-Star Party Program Modeling the Solar System Purchase Passes Online	Saturday, March 12 4:45, 5:25, 6:05 PM (Central STANDARD Time) Monday, March 14 Tuesday, March 15 Wednesday, March 16 Friday, March 18 Saturday, March 19 6:15, 6:55, 7:35 PM (Central DAYLIGHT Time)	$5	$5	$5

This information valid only for the
week of March 12-19, 2011

Please stop at Frank Bash Visitors Center for more information.

We're open every day from 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
and on Star Party nights, 10:00 AM through the end of Star Party (March 12-19 only).

Self Guided Tours of the Hobby-Eberly Telescope
are available every day from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

DRESS WARMLY!!!
Temperatures vary quite a bit at our elevation (6,300-6,800 feet above sea level) and are usually much cooler than other areas of Texas. The mountain air can cool as much as 20 degrees after sunset and most of the Star Party program takes place outside under the stars. For summer make sure you bring at least a light jacket and long pants. For Fall, Winter, and early Spring programs, layer your attire and bring a warm coat, thermals, gloves, and something to keep your head warm.

NEW! Gift Cards

The Visitors Center now has Gift Cards available for use in our Gift Shop, Café, and for our public programs.

Not for online purchases