The editors of College Rank have put together a list of the top 35 College Astronomy Observatories. As noted by the editors who conducted the list, “Designed to combine the classic observatory with 21st century design and cutting-edge technology, these facilities are helping to create an entirely new generation of leading […]
The University of Texas at Austin’s McDonald Observatory is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year. As part of the celebration a new exhibit highlighting the observatory’s history will opened this summer at its Frank N. Bash Visitors Center. The McDonald Observatory is well known as being one of the most […]
The Texas Star Party (TSP) is almost here! The annual event attracts more than 500 amateur astronomers from across the US who enjoy extremely dark skies packaged together with a number of events. The event will be held on April 28-May 5 at the Prude Ranch near Fort Davis Texas. […]