I have always been fascinated by stars. So when my husband suggested we make a two-day detour on our way to Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta to visit the McDonald Observatory, I was immediately enthusiastic. Who doesn’t want to see Saturn’s rings? Davis Mountains State Park is about 6.5 hours from Austin, so we came up with the following itinerary: Friday Night Grocery shop Prepare picnic breakfast and lunch for Saturday Pre-cook Saturday’s dinner Pack the Car Saturday 5 am – depart 8 am – picnic breakfast in Junction Noon – lunch in Fort Stockton 4 pm – arrive at Davis Mountains State Park 8:15 pm – star party at the McDonald…