http://cs.astronomy.com/asycs/forums/41.aspxPost star parties, planetarium shows, observatory open houses, and other astronomical-themed event announcements here. Also share reviews of recent events you attended.enCommunityServer 2007 SP2 (Build: 20611.960)http://cs.astronomy.com/asycs/forums/thread/420427.aspxWed, 01 Jul 2009 16:10:52 GMT5cad643e-09e9-4c3f-b1be-205e244b4f67:420427chipdatajeffB0http://cs.astronomy.com/asycs/forums/thread/420427.aspxhttp://cs.astronomy.com/asycs/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=41&PostID=420427<p>Yes, I visit frequently. They have an active outreach program, probably the best of its kind among professional observatories.</p> <p><strong><em><a class="" href="http://mcdonaldobservatory.org/visitors/" target="_blank">Here</a></em></strong> is their website.</p> <p>Note they have regularly-scheduled star parties at their visitors center, but not every night. There are also opportunities to look through the 36&quot; and 82&quot; telescopes from time to time (for a fee).</p> <p>There are a good many daytime activities in the area, too, so do plan to stay for a day or two -- especially if you&#39;ve never been to the area before.</p> <p>Let me know if I can help further.</p>http://cs.astronomy.com/asycs/forums/thread/420422.aspxWed, 01 Jul 2009 15:41:25 GMT5cad643e-09e9-4c3f-b1be-205e244b4f67:420422Kyle0http://cs.astronomy.com/asycs/forums/thread/420422.aspxhttp://cs.astronomy.com/asycs/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=41&PostID=420422<p>&nbsp;Has anyone been to McDonald Observatory in Texas? Looks like I might go there this August or next year.<br /></p>