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Located in west Texas and operated by the University of Texas at Austin, this observatory was established in 1939 and houses several large optical telescopes.
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McDonald Observatory ranks #106 of 187 in the Observatory ranking, behind US Naval Observatory, ahead of BTA-6.
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How good is McDonald Observatory?
McDonald Observatory scores 7.36/10 (Good) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Observatory category.
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