From live views of the night sky to forecasts, calendars, and image galleries, the Explore section brings the universe to your screen. Whether you’re checking whether tonight is clear for observing or browsing astrophotography captured right here at Martz-Kohl, there’s always something new to discover.
🌟 New here? Start with the Observatory Control Room for a live look inside the control room as well as external cameras, or check Clear Sky to see if tonight is good for stargazing. 🌟
🔴 Live Views
See what’s happening at the observatory and overhead right now. Our Control Room stream offers a live window into the dome during observing sessions, while the AllSky Camera captures the entire sky above Martz-Kohl in real time — perfect for spotting clouds, meteors, and the Milky Way.
Open the Observatory Control Room →
View the AllSky Camera →
🌤️ Forecasts & Tools
Plan your observing with astronomer-focused tools. The Clear Sky chart forecasts cloud cover, transparency, and seeing conditions hour by hour, and NASA’s Picture of the Day brings a stunning new astronomical image and explanation to the site every day.
Check the Clear Sky forecast →
See NASA’s Picture of the Day →
📅 Charts & Calendars
Keep track of the year in astronomy. Our 2026 sky charts help you find constellations season by season, while the celestial and NASA science calendars highlight eclipses, meteor showers, planetary events, and mission milestones throughout the year.
Browse the 2026 Sky Charts →
View the 2026 Celestial Calendar →
View the 2026 NASA Science Calendar →
🖼️ Galleries
Explore images and video captured at the observatory and by our members. From deep-sky astrophotography to planets, the Moon, and classroom programs in action, our galleries showcase the work and the wonder of Martz-Kohl.
Lecture Series Videos →
Recent Images →
Astro-Images →
Planets & Moon →
Education & Classroom →
Observatory & Construction →