McDonald Observatory Live Streaming Programs

Although we are currently closed for on-site visits, we are very happy to provide the following McDonald Observatory programs which are streaming on our Youtube channel. We are still developing additional programs, so please check back here soon. Also check us out on Facebook for additional program announcements.

Moon Tours

Join us for a tour of and discussion about Earth's companion, the Moon. During the tour, your host will show live views of the Moon and its many features visible through our 16" telescope at the Frank N. Bash Visitors Center located at McDonald Observatory.

Friday, May 29 9p CDT | Host: Kevin Mace

Previous Moon Tours
May 3 | Host: Kevin Mace
May 26 | Host: Kevin Mace

Deep Sky Tours

Our Deep Sky Tours feature live views of some of the objects which we typically look at during our popular Star Party programs, including nebulae, star clusters, and galaxies. The live stream is broadcast from the dome of our RCOS 16" (0.4m) f/9 RC telescope at the Frank N. Bash Visitors Center.

Upcoming Tours

Coming Soon