Texas Science & Natural History Museum and McDonald Observatory members are invited to a special reception for the museum’s newest exhibit, Big Eye on Dark Skies: The Hobby-Eberly Telescope, featuring a scale model of the largest optical telescope in North America.
The Hobby-Eberly Telescope (HET) located at McDonald Observatory in West Texas, is a powerhouse for astronomical research. By capturing light from millions of galaxies, the HET deciphers light from stars and galaxies and helps scientists understand the universe's expansion and the role of dark energy over time. At this special reception, members will hear from College of Natural Sciences Dean David Vanden Bout and McDonald Observatory Director Taft Armandroff. Light bites and drinks will be served.
Members will receive an invitation to RSVP to this special event via email.