East Dome at the George Observatory
The George Observatory is located in Brazos Bend State Park and is owned and operated by the Houston Museum of Natural Science. There are three domes - the East dome, Ressearch Dome, and West Dome - housed with with 17", 36", and 14” telescopes, respectively. Every Saturday evening is open to the public who pre-purchase tickets online at Houston Museum of Natural Science.
The East Dome at the George Observatory houses a 17-inch Corrected Dall-Kirkham (CDK) owned and operated by the Fort Bend Astronomy Club. The 17-inch CDK was installed in 2024 and made possible by grants and donations from its members, the Asterion Foundation, and several other charitable foundations.
Signing up on the George Observatory SignUpGenius is strongly recommended as is the East Dome SignUpGenius
Links to East Dome Information
- East Dome Volunteer sign-up @ SignUpGenius
East Dome Upgrades and Remodel
- East Dome 2010 / 2011 Remodel and Upgrades
- Photo page of 2010 / 2011 Remodel and Upgrades
- East Dome Upgrades 1989 through 2008
- 18" Mirror Cleaning - August 2002
New CK-17 East Dome Telescope!