Milky Way over McDonald Observatory (IMAGE) University of Texas at Austin Caption The Milky Way soars over the domes of McDonald Observatory's Mount Locke, showcasing the region's dark skies. Credit Stephen Hummel/McDonald Observatory Usage Restrictions May be used by news media to illustrate this story or other stories about UT Austin McDonald Observatory, or by the public for personal use. May not be used for other commercial purposes. License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.