McDonald Observatory

McDonald Observatory, Texas

The Frank N. Bash Visitors Center at McDonald Observatory

About McDonald Observatory

The Frank N. Bash Visitors Center invites the public to learn about McDonald Observatory. The Visitors Center is located 16 miles NW of Fort Davis, Texas and offers daytime tours of the research facilities and solar viewing programs as well as evening Star Parties on Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday. Star Parties are evening/nighttime viewing programs using both the unaided eye and telescopes, conducted at the Visitors Center at the base of Mount Locke. More information on our extensive public programs is available on our website.

Pictures

The Frank N. Bash Visitors Center at McDonald Observatory

The Frank N. Bash Visitors Center at McDonald Observatory

Star Party in the Visitors Center outdoor amphitheater.

Star Party in the Visitors Center outdoor amphitheater.

Star Party telescope viewing at the Visitors Center

Star Party telescope viewing at the Visitors Center

Prices

Star Party

Star Parties: open-air constellation tour & live telescope views (click picture for more information).

$25.00 / Adult
$20.00 / Discount (65+, etc.)
$20.00 / Student (K-college)
$5.00 / Child (0-4 yrs)

Terms & Conditions

• Reservations are required to visit and/or participate in an Observatory-hosted public program.
• Masks/face-coverings are recommended at the Observatory campus.
• An email address is required to receive reservation confirmations as well as program updates/cancellations.
• A working mobile number is required to receive late-breaking program updates and weather alerts

Please click on the "Book" button to confirm your reservation after agreeing to these terms & conditions.