Blast off into our Solar System! Through this workshop, participants will explore the classification of various Solar System objects, investigate size and distance scales, and create a range of models. Additionally, teachers will be building Galileoscopes, touring our large research telescopes, and learning about the important research and discoveries that are happening here at McDonald Observatory. We will also offer viewing of the night sky with our big telescopes.
Application timeline:
- Applications are due February 18, 2026
- McDonald Observatory will notify selected applicants by March 6, 2026