Matthew and I got up early (5:15 a.m.) to watch the amazing lunar eclipse on October 8th. That experience, and the every night jaw-dropping star display we see on late night trips to the bathroom, inspired us to tour the McDonald Observatory.
It is only 13 miles from the park, so I think this will be a frequently visited place. (Next Friday, we are going to the "Star Party"!)
Oh, and I have NEVER seen the Milky Way as visible as it is here...wonderful!
If you want more information, please visit their web site by clicking the link below--
McDonald Observatory
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| Dome (observatory) housing the HET telescope |
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| The first observatory and telescope built in 1935 |
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| Matthew with one of the "big boys"! |
Wow, 5:15 too early! Glad both you had good time!
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