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Also check out the Clear Sky page. It’s the astronomer’s forecast that shows at a glance when, in the next 84 hours, we might expect clear and dark skies for the observatory.
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The staff was amazing. Took time to explain to the kids in the way they would understand. Answered the kids questions with enthusiasm! Were very receptive to the kids needs and very patient. ~Erin B
Welcome to Martz-Kohl Observatory
Informing, educating and inspiring the general public and supporting teaching in the sciences of astronomy and physics.
The Martz-Kohl Observatory is run by the Marshal Martz Memorial Astronomical Association, a not-for-profit voluntary group of people interested in astronomy. The observatory is located in Frewsburg, New York in Chautauqua County, not far from Jamestown and Chautauqua Lake.
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