A front row seat to the stars!
The George Observatory, located about one hour’s drive south of Houston within scenic Brazos Bend State Park, is a satellite facility of the Houston Museum of Natural Science.
The Observatory houses three domed telescopes; a Challenger Learning Center for Space Science Education; a meteorite exhibit featuring fragments of several famous meteorites!
*Due to the repair and maintenance of the 36-inch Gueymard Research Telescope it will not be available for use during the Observatory’s regular Saturday night hours until further notice. The other large telescopes are open as usual. Please check back for updates.
Blast into outer space on a simulated space flight to the Moon in the Challenger Learning Center at the George Observatory!
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Festivities begin in the afternoon, but this event really comes to life after dark when the stars begin to shine.
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Students explore the solar system and travel through time and space in this series of weekday labs. Great for homeschoolers!
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From pricing to where to park, everything you need to know to get started stargazing at the George Observatory!
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The 36-inch Gueymard Research Telescope is one of the largest telescopes in the US that is regularly available for public viewing.
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This learning experience transforms students into scientists, engineers or researchers on a simulated space mission.
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Including part of the Allende, carbonaceous chondrite meteorite, which fell to the Earth on Feb. 8, 1969.
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When the sky is clear, students can view live images of the Sun through the Observatory's solar telescope.
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Blast off on a simulated mission to the Moon; missions are adaptable for all age levels of Scouts.
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You child can blast off for fun on their birthday! Register for one of these exciting missions for kids 8 and up.
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Groups can register to enjoy an exclusive Overnight Experience at the George Observatory!
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Bring young Rocket enthusiasts out for a day of rocket launches and a mission to the Moon at the George Observatory in Brazos Bend State Park!
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Each August, dazzling lights illuminate the night sky during the annual Perseid meteor shower.
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