Dark Skies Festival

Join McDonald Observatory in celebrating far West Texas’s famous dark skies with special talks, tours, Star Parties, and more. Events will be held at McDonald Observatory and locations throughout Alpine, Marfa, and surrounding communities.

Dark Skies Festival takes place April 21-26. Stay tuned for more details!

McDonald Observatory thanks the Apache Corporation for their support of the Dark Skies Festival.

The Milky Way soars over the domes of McDonald Observatory's Mount Locke showcasing the region's dark skies. Credit: Stephen Hummel, McDonald Observatory.