News: Announcements
Texas Science Festival-Goers to Enjoy Fusion of Curiosity and Discovery
The University of Texas at Austin will host the science-themed, STEAM-inspired festival from Feb. 21-March 6.
McDonald Observatory
New Energy Industry Guidelines Help Protect Night Sky
The Dark for the Park Alliance released lighting guidelines for New Mexico’s oil and gas industry, which will benefit McDonald Observatory.
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Northwestern University Joins Giant Magellan Telescope International Consortium
Northwestern researchers will develop and apply cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) tools to enhance the Giant Magellan Telescope’s capabilities.
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Pioneering Instrument Returns to McDonald Observatory
The Immersion Grating Infrared Spectrograph (IGRINS) splits infrared light into more individual wavelengths than a traditional spectrograph.
Frontier Fellows Tackle Humanity’s Biggest Question: Where Do We Come From?
The inaugural class of Cosmic Frontier Center postdoctoral fellows will study black holes in early galaxies and the formation of the first stars.
Giant Magellan Telescope Begins Primary Mirror Support System Testing
The milestone marks the start of a six-month optical testing phase at the University of Arizona.
New Program to Enhance Accessibility in Astronomy Education
Universo Expansivo, a program of the Giant Magellan Telescope, will increase accessibility for students with vision loss through tactile astronomy kits and lesson plans.
New AI Institute Led by UT Researchers Will Accelerate Cosmic Discovery
Stella Offner and Arya Farahi are among the leads of a new multi-institution institute focused on AI and astronomy.
Observatory Remembers Harlan J. Smith on His 100th Birthday
Smith was director of McDonald Observatory from 1963 to 1989 and supported the launch of the StarDate radio program.
McDonald Observatory Welcomes New Assistant Director for Research Support
B-G Andersson is McDonald Observatory's new assistant director for research support.
