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2 weeks agoThe green comet, C/2022 E3 (ZTF) is in the news as possibly visible to the naked eye. Well, probably not, but you might get a good view through binoculars π For our friends near Jamestown, NY and Warren, PA, you can try to view the comet through January - weather permitting π¨. Here is a position chart through the end of the month. Note this chart shows star positions about 1:00AM looking Northeast. Let us know if you spot it π ... See MoreSee Less
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2 weeks agoSomehow, member, Tom Traub, found breaks in the clouds to recently capture a couple of astro-images. The much talked-about Comet C2022E3 ZTF is definitely green! This is the "actual" color. You can see that the comet was the center of focus while images were captured as Red, Green, Blue with luminosity (LRGB). This causes the stars to trail colors while keeping the comet centered and providing the color. The other image is the the Orion Nebula (M42) - part of the "sword" hanging from Orion's Belt in the Winter constellation of Orion. It is one of the brightest nebulae and is visible to the naked eye. Tom has managed to capture the amazing colors and subtleties of this nebula. Images were taken through the observatory's Martz 24" and the Takahashi 5" telescopes. ππ ... See MoreSee Less
When the clouds break i try to find it but can't. Help? Is it close to the horizon for example? In Jamestown.
Nice job Tom! ππΌππΌ
Nice shots Tom!
Aye nice one my man!!!
Amazing!!
3 weeks agoSnoopy is back on Earth. For the Artemis I mission, he acted as a zero gravity indicator- i.e. when he floats around, it's zero gravity! His space suit is made up of actual materials used for human astronauts. Not his first time in space as he also got to catch a ride on the Space shuttle Columbia in 1990 during the STS-32 mission. ... See MoreSee Less
4 weeks agoMark your calendars for our Doors Open Jamestown event on Saturday, January 28, 2023 from 10am to 4pm. Free admission with tours as well as a virtual scavenger hunt. martzobservatory.org Many other organizations in and around Jamestown are also participating!
#DoorsOpenJamestown General info: www.facebook.com/events/1086450788835295 ... See MoreSee LessDoes the observatory tour have to be reserved for the doors open jamestown
Thank you very much it was a wonderful tour and so amazing to find this is in our backyard!οΏΌ
Wonderful visit, we’ll be back. Thanks
Can't wait to go
I hope to get there. π
Cher Truesdell road trip idea....
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Emily Leanne!
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1 month agoA free concise guide to telscopes for beginners. Determine which may be a good one for you or as a gift. ... See MoreSee Less
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Your one-stop guide to telescopes for beginners: see what the types of telescopes are and learn how to choose a telescope for viewing the night sky.And you can always feel free to stop up to the Observatory as well on Wednesday nights. Our members can show you the different types of telescopes (we have several ), answer your questions and help guide you to purchasing the right one for your needs and wants.
2 months agoMartz-Kohl Observatory is open to group visits! Check it out at martzobservatory.org ... See MoreSee Less
Heather Swanson Estrini Vaelin let's goooo i wanna go so baaad
2 months agoMartz-Kohl Observatory is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our only funding is through donations and memberships. Please help us continue to share our love for the stars β¨ π ... See MoreSee Less
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