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University of Texas McDonald Observatory

Observatory · Jeff Davis County ·

University of Texas McDonald Observatory

Observatory · Jeff Davis County ·
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Guide to Visiting Big Bend National Park

"Located in the Fort Davis Mountains about two hours from the park, this observatory offers private stargazing sessions and the chance to observe the night sky through one of the largest telescopes in the United States, making it a recommended detour for visitors interested in astronomy and dark‑sky experiences." - Carrie Dennis Carrie Dennis Carrie Dennis is a New York City-based writer and editor with more than a decade of content strategy experience. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, Gothamist, Time magazine, Men’s Journal, Redbook, and Thrillist. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

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Stargazing, solar viewing, and telescope tours offered

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3640 Dark Sky Dr, Fort Davis, TX 79734 Get directions

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Stargazing, solar viewing, and telescope tours offered

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3640 Dark Sky Dr, Fort Davis, TX 79734 Get directions

University of Texas McDonald Observatory by null
University of Texas McDonald Observatory by null
University of Texas McDonald Observatory by null
University of Texas McDonald Observatory by null
University of Texas McDonald Observatory by null
University of Texas McDonald Observatory by null
University of Texas McDonald Observatory by null
University of Texas McDonald Observatory by null
University of Texas McDonald Observatory by null
University of Texas McDonald Observatory by null
University of Texas McDonald Observatory by null
University of Texas McDonald Observatory by null
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University of Texas McDonald Observatory by null
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University of Texas McDonald Observatory by null
University of Texas McDonald Observatory by null
University of Texas McDonald Observatory by null
University of Texas McDonald Observatory by null
University of Texas McDonald Observatory by null
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University of Texas McDonald Observatory by null
University of Texas McDonald Observatory by null
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University of Texas McDonald Observatory by null
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