The George Observatory is open to the public for stargazing on Saturday nights. We also offer daytime visits, Friday night visits & more.

After nearly a decade as chair, Walter Massey (center) is retiring. The board has elected McDonald Observatory Director Taft Armandroff (left) as its new chair and Nobel Laureate …

2 days ago · Griffith Observatory is southern California’s gateway to the cosmos! Visitors may look through telescopes, explore exhibits, see live shows in the Samuel Oschin Planetarium, …

An observatory is a location used for observing terrestrial, marine, or celestial events. Astronomy, climatology / meteorology, geophysics, oceanography and volcanology are examples of …

Dec 11, 2024 · Observatories offer awe-inspiring views of objects in our solar system and deep space. Often what we can see at these astronomy centers is better than you’ll ever see on …

McDonald Observatory is accessible to the public Tuesday – Saturday 12-5 pm, and is closed on Sunday and Monday. All visitors must check in at the Frank N Bash Visitor Center. Check the …

Find details on the official The Observatory website including tickets, seating chart, and show calendar.

Planning a trip to McDonald Observatory, interested in public programs, or exploring resources for K-12 educators? The McDonald Observatory at the University of Texas at Austin offers this …

From mountaintops in Hawaiʻi and Texas to the deserts of Arizona and New Mexico, journey across the USA and discover visitor-friendly observatories, popular planetariums and …

Jun 5, 2025 · NASA’s Swift observatory is a space satellite that studies gamma-ray bursts, the most powerful explosions in the universe, and other cosmic objects and events. Swift houses …