Plan to attend the observatory on August 27th. Doors will open at 8:00 pm. Weather permitting, telescope observing can be expected. A tour and video slide program will be offered regardless of the weather. Our staff will hold a telescope clinic inviting those with telescopes to bring their instruments to the observatory for advice on their use and care. Sky conditions will not be a factor for help.
Martz-Kohl Observatory
non-profit organization devoted to the amateur astronomer
AUGUST PUBLIC NIGHT AT THE OBSERVATORY
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Spectacular, easy to see, view of the Moon, Jupiter and Saturn this week. An opportunity to share your astronomical knowledge đź‘Ťđź”
The moon will visit Saturn and Jupiter this week in skywatching doubleheader
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The moon will visit first Saturn, then Jupiter, in a planetary doubleheader well worth observing this week.Kaitlyn Brown for ness.
The NASA International Space Apps Challenge (Space Apps) is an international hackathon for coders, scientists, artists, designers, storytellers, makers, builders, technologists, and others in cities around the world, where teams engage the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA’s) free and open data to address real-world problems on Earth and in space. Space Apps 2021 will take place on October 2-3, 2021.
The common thread among Space Apps participants is that you are interested in space science and exploration, that you are creative, and that you want to solve problems. Start by looking at the FAQ: www.spaceappschallenge.org/resources/faq/Participant FAQ - NASA International Space Apps Challenge
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On October 2-3, NASA is inviting coders, entrepreneurs, scientists, designers, storytellers, makers, builders, artists, and technologists to come together in a global, virtual hackathon. During a peri...The Martz-Kohl Observatory has worked with local businesses, governments and government agencies to educate on the problem of light pollution and has suggested solutions. It has had great success in keeping skies dark near Frewsburg, NY. So, hats-off to Pittsburg, PA mayor William Peduto and the Division of Sustainability and Resilience for passing a new "Dark Sky" ordinance.
Dark Sky Lighting utilizes technology, lower color temperature lights and shielding to minimize the use of outdoor lighting to only that needed for comfort and safety. The new Pittsburg plan reduces unnecessary light pollution and glare that can come from public and private lighting areas.
Image from ozarksfirst.com.The observatory is open to the public on selected days and evenings. A visit makes a great Sunday drive or ride! Check out our open hours and/or make a group reservation on our website: martzobservatory.org/
You guys are awesome. Looking forward to coming back
Great group of people from Buffalo enjoyed having them.
Thank you again Black Spyder with Golden Phoenix from Gainesville NY
Thank you for having us.
The automation project for our 24" Martz Telescope continues. Board member, Tom Traub, recently had a clear night to test new focusing software from Sidereal Technology. Multiple planets were viewed. It's looking good! đź”
What a wonderful resource in our area!
Chapman State Park near Warren, PA will host astro-photographer and Martz-Kohl Observatory member, Dave Wilkins, for a program on nightscape astro-photography. The program is this Saturday, August 7, 2021 from 8:30pm to 10:30pm. Space is (very!) limited to 15 attendees. According to Dave, this program is oriented around the how, where, when, and what of astro-photography. A camera, tripod, and camera shutter trigger or timer function, are required to participate. Registration is required by contacting Environmental Education Specialist Jen Moore at (814) 723-0259 or jennmoore@pa.gov by 4 p.m Friday, Aug. 6.
In the past 3 decades, astronomers have spotted more than 4000 planets orbiting other stars in our Milky Way Galaxy. It seems inevitable that some of them—or the billions of other planets in the Milky Way—must have moons. After all, more than 200 moons zing around the measly eight planets in our own Solar System. Observers have yet to find such exomoons, but they may have just spotted the next best thing: a disk of dust around a young exoplanet that they believe contains a moon, or moons, in the making. (sciencemag.org)
Astronomers spy possible moons in the making in a distant star system
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Exomoons could already orbit in the dusty disk around an exoplanetRespect to Wally Funk! At age 82, finally making it to Space. Never. Give. Up. đź‘Ť