# McDonald Observatory

> Research telescopes on Mount Locke under some of the darkest skies in the continental US. Book the evening star party well ahead and bring warm layers, even i

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Research telescopes on Mount Locke under some of the darkest skies in the continental US. Book the evening star party well ahead and bring warm layers, even in summer.

- **Nearest town:** Fort Davis, TX
- **Category:** Scenic viewpoints
- **GPS:** 30.6717, -104.0223
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