Certified dark-sky park

McDonald Observatory

TX, US · Pristine sky skies

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About this place

Overview
West Texas research observatory with famous Star Parties and dark skies
Horizon
Mountain summit with wide-open views; Davis Mountains on horizon
Region
TX, US
Nearest city
~100 km of light pollution

Designation & sky

Type
Dark-Sky Park
Designation
Observatory
Sky quality
Bortle 1 · Pristine sky

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