Guided Tour

Overview

Guided Tour: Tour of McDonald Observatory (click the picture for more information).


The Guided Tour includes admission to the Visitors Center as well as a guided tour of the summits of both Mt Locke and Mt. Fowlkes. Duration is approximately 90 minutes. Participants visit the 107" Harlan J. Smith telescope and the Hobby-Eberly Telescope (HET). Some walking with moderate to steep inclines will be encountered during the tours. Exposure to altitudes over 6300 feet (2000 meters).

Booking information

• Please include all members of your party.
• Those 65 years of age and older may choose the Senior/Military pass to receive the discounted rate. The system defaults to an Adult pass. If you choose the Senior or Military discount, delete the adult pass.
• An email address is required to receive reservation confirmations as well as program updates/cancellations.

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