Family Astronomy Moon Tour | October 1, 2025

McDonald Observatory would like to invite young astronomers and their families to join us to learn about the moon, it's craters, and lunar mare for NASA's International Observe the Moon Night later this week.

This program is being presented to our young audience members, with grades 2-6 in mind, but kids of all ages (2-100+) are welcome to learn with us. Please have your curious scientists bring their questions.

Moderators in the live chat will be taking questions, and the host will take more at the end. Can't make the live stream? This event will be recorded and remain on our channel.

McDonald Observatory is an astronomical research facility located in far west Texas, and is part of the University of Texas at Austin. https://mcdonaldobservatory.org/

Our K-12 Education Outreach efforts reach students and teachers, onsite and virtually. https://mcdonaldobservatory.org/learn

Interested in supporting us? https://mcdonaldobservatory.org/support

Technical specifications:
Camera: ZWO ASI1600-MM Pro
Telescope: 16" F/9 RCOS carbon-tube
Reducer: Astro-Physics CCD67T
Mount: Paramount ME
Software: Sharpcap 3.2, TheSkyX