Want more astronomy after the total solar eclipse? A model of the iconic Hobby-Eberly Telescope dome was in ATX at #InThePathOfTotality , thanks to our partnership with Simons Foundation, and you can visit the 10-meter telescope in person. Head to UT Austin’s McDonald Observatory!

Earth is headed through a ribbon of “comet dust” — debris that causes the Lyrid meteor shower. And some of that dust may have been found at the bottom of a river. Join us this week for details — on StarDate!

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Ever dreamed of working with the stars?
Check out our recent job postings! 💫

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Thank you for supporting us during the #UT40for40 campaign!
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Your generous gifts make our education and outreach efforts possible - We appreciate you so very much. 🤘

There's still time to help our #UT40for40 campaign! 🤘

Our education & outreach initiatives are 100% funded by donations & program fees- Your support helps us maintain McDonald Observatory as a resource for public astronomy & science education in Texas & beyond!

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A historical marker was just dedicated to honor the late banker & stargazer, William J. McDonald of Paris, TX. We're thrilled to kick off McDonald Observatory 85th anniversary celebrations (May 5, 2024) with such a lovely tribute to our namesake!

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Another groundbreaking astronomical project is taking place in the Atacama Desert in Chile!

Location sound familiar?

The Giant Magellan Telescope Telescope is under construction not too far away - check it out! 🤘

Last day of the trip home from the eclipse. We stopped in at McDonald Observatory and were not disappointed by the hospitality. Thanks for hosting us!

Did you know McDonald Observatory is part of the 40 Acres?!🤘

#UT40for40 is UT Austin’s annual Texas-sized day of giving - #LonghornNation supporting pursuits across UT! 🤘 We're proudly part of NaturalSciences @ UT, & YOU can directly support our astronomy outreach!

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We'll never forget this. Thank you, Longhorns 🤘

Great virtual learning lesson from McDonald Observatory with over 5,000 students from nine different states participating. #Eclipse

If you find yourself still processing yesterday's historical solar eclipse you aren't alone. You can re-experience it by watching our Total Solar Eclipse livestream - In fact, you can visit our YouTube channel to watch any of our previous recordings!

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Total Eclipse of the Horns 🤘

Total Eclipse of the Horns! 🤘🤘 Longhorn Band

Getting closer! Stop by any of our 16 Sun Spots across the Forty Acres to pick up your burnt-orange eclipse glasses and more! Learn more at eclipse.utexas.edu

If you still have questions about the eclipse, get the answers from our experts and UT graduate Joe Hanson, host of PBS' hit web series Be Smart

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Still have questions about the eclipse? Check out the McDonald Observatory’s guide to one of nature’s most beautiful and astounding events: utex.as/3JaEFzX

ECLIPSE DAY! Right after you see the eclipse, your first question is.. WHEN IS THE NEXT ONE!
Explore all the solar eclipses through 2045 with our Atlas of Solar Eclipses.
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😎 TODAY IS THE TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE!!! 🤘
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