Activity
McDonald Observatory star party
Fort Davis, Texas
Public star parties under some of the darkest skies in the lower 48.
- Price
- Star party ticket per adult
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Time to allow
- 3 hours
The observatory runs star parties with big telescopes on selected evenings, plus daytime tours. Book ahead, as they sell out. Dress warmly, even in summer.
Good to know
- Book weeks ahead
- Bring a jacket, the mountain is cold at night
- Best time
- Clear moonless night
- Vehicles
- Fine in any car
- Dogs
- No dogs
Facilities
- Toilets
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