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Ft. Davis, TX 79734

Tel. (877) 984-7827

http://mcdonaldobservatory.org/

At a visitor's center near the base of Mt. Locke, outside of Ft. Davis, Texas, the McDonald Observatory hosts star parties on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturday nights.

Star parties are informal gatherings where science and astronomy geeks really let their hair down. The views of the sky are exceptional because of the unusually dark skies in this part of the country.

During the special party events, visitors can look through two telescopes, a 22-inch reflector and a 16-inch refractor. Fees: $10 per person. For more information, call (877) 984-7827 or go to the website.


- Hugo Martín, L.A. Times Staff Writer (Apr. 15, 2008)

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