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.

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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.

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 ...

The night sky looms bright over the facilities of McDonald Observatory after a Star Party in Fort Davis, Texas on Tuesday, May 27, 2025.