Rachel Gean, a summer intern, shows attendees the M13 Globular Cluster during a star party at McDonald Observatory in Fort Davis, Texas, on May 27.

Visitors enjoy a star party at the McDonald Observatory in Fort Davis, Texas. It’s just one of 10 things families should add to their kid-friendly itinerary when visiting the Lone Star State.

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A starry way of life At a star party in Alpine, Texas, local musicians belt out songs as eager stargazers, like Jodie Kramer, spread blankets over the crunchy desert grass. The Hobby Eberly Telescope ...