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McDonald Observatory
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| The McDonald Observatory of the University of Texas at Austin is located on Mount Locke, near Fort Davis. It owes its foundation to the unexpected legacy of William Johnson McDonald, bachelor banker of Paris, Texas, who died on February 6, 1926, at the age of eighty-one. Initially his will was contested, but after protracted legal actions the university received $850,000 for the establishment of an astronomical observatory. McDonald is said to have thought that an observatory would improve weather forecasting and therefore help farmers to plan their work. |
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Check out the tours available at McDonald Observatory and plan your visit. |
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Learn more details on McDonald Observatory history and technical features. |
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View a set of images illustrating the McDonald Observatory huge telescopes. |
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