McDonald Observatory Archives - San Antonio Report

West Texas charm resides in trio of mountain towns

by Nicholas Frank August 26, 2021November 24, 2024

Marathon, Alpine, and Fort Davis are charming alternatives to the better-known West Texas town of Marfa.

Exploring the Universe While Sheltering Safely at Home

by Robert Rivard April 18, 2020April 19, 2020

A view of downtown at night from the Pearl brewhouse’s copula. Photo by Scott Martin.

Stargazing in San Antonio? Dim the Light Pollution

by Gretchen Greer January 31, 2015October 7, 2016

Visitors gather before a Star Party. Photo by Gretchen Greer.

Arts & Culture, Education, Gov & Politics

Heavenly Gazing at the McDonald Observatory

by Gretchen Greer November 24, 2014October 7, 2016

Earth at Night, Nov. 27, 2000. Credit: C. Mayhew & R. Simmon (NASA/GSFC), NOAA/ NGDC, DMSP Digital Archive.

Seeing the Milky Way in San Antonio — The Easiest Environmental Problem to Fix

by Iris Dimmick October 20, 2013January 31, 2020