[We] just engaged in the Wednesday evening sky watch experience and were thoroughly enriched by not only the visual displays of the telescopes but the knowledge & experience of the volunteers ~ The Grissoms
Martz-Kohl Observatory
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The volunteers are super friendly and very knowledgeable about our solar system. Great place for field trips, birthday parties, and seminars! ~Holly N
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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