McDonald Observatory of the University of Texas

Original Vintage Card
  
 Price: $15.95

Stock #:1039369
Type: Postcard
Era: Linen
City: Fort Davis
State: Texas (TX)
County: Jeff Davis
Publisher: Alfred Mcwilliams
Stamp: 1 Cent
Size: 3.5" x 5.5" (9 x 14 cm)
Publisher's Stock/Series #: 203
Recipient Address:Wilmer Benjamin
Lewisburg, WV
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Situated on Mount Locke at an elevation of 6,825 feet, it contains the second largest Telescope in the world, weighing 75 tons. The 82" diameter of the mirror is 82 inches, weight 2 1/4 tons. Diameter of Dome is 62 feet, 125 feet to top of dome, it is the pride of Texas. A fine road from Fort Davis leads to the top.

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