McDonald Observatory

McDonald Observatory, TX

Summit of Mt. Locke (Mt. Fowlkes in background)

About McDonald Observatory

Guided Tour: Tour of McDonald Observatory (click the picture for more information).


The Guided Tour includes admission to the Visitors Center as well as a guided tour of the summits of both Mt Locke and Mt. Fowlkes. Duration is approximately 90 minutes. Participants visit the 107" Harlan J. Smith telescope and the Hobby-Eberly Telescope (HET). Some walking with moderate to steep inclines will be encountered during the tours. Exposure to altitudes over 6300 feet (2000 meters).

Pictures

Summit of Mt. Locke (Mt. Fowlkes in background)

Summit of Mt. Locke (Mt. Fowlkes in background)

Summit of Mt. Fowlkes

Summit of Mt. Fowlkes

Prices

  2020 (1-9 persons) 2020 (10+ persons) 2021 (150 max) Notes
Standard Rates (2020)
(11/11/19 - 5/1/21)
$10.00 $10.00   Standard rates for 2020 through 5/1/21
Standard Rates (2021)
(5/2/21 - 9/1/21)
$10.00 $10.00 $10.00 Standard rates for 2021 (May 2nd - August 31)
Standard Rates (Fall 2021-2024)
(9/1/21 - 12/31/24)
    $10.00 Standard rates for late September 2021 through 2024