McDonald Observatory (Texas Country Reporter)

Meet astronomers exploring "the final frontier" from a remote, west Texas outpost.
Professor Don Winget
3640 Dark Sky Drive
McDonald Observatory, TX 79734
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05-25-2013

[@czechmate6916]

I was there briefly back around the late sixties or early seventies for a tour. We weren’t there very long when they made an announcement that for anyone that had never driven down a a mountain side in a severe blinding thunderstorm better leave now. So we did and no sooner got to the bottom and the gates of hell opened. I had never experienced a thunderstorm that bad before and since.

[@len4256]

Been there 3 times and it is outrageously awesome

[@JamesPickering1968]

My late wife and I went to a star party there in 2008 and was able to witness a green fireball drop over the mountain! Beautiful memory.

[@cjfulbright]

I would love to visit this place.

[@patriciahartless2095]

I didn't even know this place existed in Austin . This would be a fantastic place to visit . Thanks for sharing this video . Have a wonderful Friday .

[@doncollins786]

As he mentioned, it is 440 miles west of Austin. Davis Mountains.

[@patriciahartless2095]

@@doncollins786 Thank you so much . For letting me know . I got the wrong directions and town . Have a wonderful weekend .

[@harrisonmantooth7363]

WOW for sure. I'd love to go visit this place. An 82" Telescope, I can't imagine how it looks in person. Bob, thanks for taking us along with you today.

[@alicecampos-ayala3290]

So awesome you share this great step forward!❤ 2:29

[@ScottScarbrough-uk3te]

God Bless Texas

[@kimpelalltheway51]

Wow. He was my astronomy professor at The University 30 years ago.

[@drmarkintexas-400]

🇨🇱🤗💙🏆 Thank you for sharing

[@robertkreiling1746]

Greetings from north central Ohio . And a member of the Warren Rupp Observatory .... Richland Astronomicl Society . I must say that this was a really interesting video . I have been wanting to come to this star party for a very long time and meet Mr. Wingert . At my astronomy club we only have a 36 mirror on our scope . But we have a blast on those nights when the weather is cooperating . Keep doing what your doing out there . What is the name of your star party ?

[@NotBright_Heart]

Me like the hoodie you gave me

[@Alexandra0707]

Can this place be visited? My grandson would love this- future astronaut- ❤😊

[@NotBright_Heart]

It sure can I went there and it was great! They also sell great hoodies

[@davidpaz9389]

I would recommend anyone to go to a Star Party at the McDonald Observatory.