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SUMMARY:Open Observatory Night
DESCRIPTION:At 7:30 the Martz-Kohl Observatories will be open to visitors. \nYou are welcome to tour the facility and view through several available telescopes\, weather permitting.  The observatory houses multiple telescopes to use for viewing celestial objects in the night sky.  The Kohl Telescope is a 20-inch classical Cassegrain reflecting telescope that was built by DFM Engineering in Colorado.  Also available for viewing\, located in the roll-off roof area of the observatory\, is a mounted 12-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain reflector telescope.  The Cassegrain reflector telescopes use a combination of the primary concave mirror and a secondary convex mirror.  Guests are also welcome to bring in their own telescopes to set up on the roll off roof area of the observatory\, weather permitting. \nWhen planning a visit to the observatory\, it is best to have seasonal attire on hand as the domes which house the telescopes\, as well as the roll-off roof area of the observatory\, are not heated.  \nThe observatory is located at 176 Robbins Hill Rd.\, Frewsburg\, NY.  The Martz-Kohl Observatory is an all-volunteer\, non-profit association [501(c)3] and does not charge for admission.  A non-member donation of $5.00 per adult and $2.00 per child or student is appreciated. \nThe Martz-Kohl Observatory houses one of the largest public robotic telescopes in the Northeastern United States.  On Open Observatory nights\, the public is welcome to come and tour the facility.  If the evening sky is clear\, the telescopes will be used to view the celestial sphere.  The observatory can be contacted at (716) 569-3689.  More information can be accessed at the observatory web site\, martzobservatory.org. \nAbout Martz-Kohl Observatory: \nThe Marshal Martz Memorial Astronomical Association\, Inc. is a non-profit organization devoted to the amateur astronomer. The emphasis of the association is observational astronomy\, well-rooted in public education and enjoyment of the starry skies.
URL:https://mychq.org/event/open-observatory-night/2026-08-19/
LOCATION:Martz-Kohl Observatory\, 176 Robbin Hill Rd\, Frewsberg\, 14738\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids & Family
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SUMMARY:Sky Stories: Star Legends of the Haudenosaunee
DESCRIPTION: **Bring the family for an unforgettable evening under the stars!**  \nLong before modern astronomy\, the night sky was a living map of history\, science\, and deep cultural values. Join us at the Martz-Kohl Observatory as we welcome guest speaker **Ja:no’s Bowen** for a captivating journey into the rich oral traditions and star knowledge of the Haudenosaunee (Six Nations). \n **About the Event:**Through a visual presentation and the art of storytelling\, Ja:no’s will reveal how familiar celestial patterns—like the Pleiades—continue to guide\, inspire\, and pass down generational wisdom. As she notes: “These legends contain cultural values and important reminders.” \n **Meet Our Speaker:**Ja:no’s Bowen is a member of the Beaver clan of the Seneca Nation and a Faith Keeper of the Cold Spring Longhouse. A renowned educator and advocate\, she serves as the Director for the Department of Seneca Language Teacher Support and Community Outreach. Ja:no’s holds advanced degrees from Harvard University and is a doctoral candidate in Educational Leadership\, dedicating her career to Indigenous language reclamation and cultural heritage preservation. \n **How to Attend:** \n* **In-Person:** Join us live at the observatory! You’ll get to meet our astronomy team\, ask questions during the post-talk Q&A\, and take a guided tour of the facility.* **Online:** Can’t make it to Frewsburg? You can stream the entire presentation live via Zoom! \n **Clear Skies Bonus:**If the weather cooperates\, we will wrap up the evening with public viewing opportunities through our large-aperture telescopes! \n **Admission:**Always free! (Donations are gratefully appreciated and help support our educational programming). \n **Know Before You Go:**Our telescope domes are not climate-controlled\, so please check the forecast and dress comfortably for the local weather! \n **Zoom Links & More Info:**Visit martzobservatory.org
URL:https://mychq.org/event/sky-stories-star-legends-of-the-haudenosaunee/
LOCATION:Martz-Kohl Observatory\, 176 Robbin Hill Rd\, Frewsberg\, 14738\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker & Conventions
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SUMMARY:Space STEM Camp 2026
DESCRIPTION:Launch into an epic summer of discovery! STEM stands for Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, and Mathematics\, and this camp brings those subjects to life through fun\, real-world projects. From July 13–17\, 2026\, students entering grades 7–9 will dive into hands-on exploration—from programming rovers and launching rockets to building their own telescopes. \nHosted by the Martz-Kohl Observatory\, Falconer Central Schools\, and Jamestown Community College\, this weeklong day camp is your chance to explore real-world space careers and connect with fellow explorers from across Western NY and Northwest PA. Registration opens on March 16th—don’t miss your chance to join the mission!
URL:https://mychq.org/event/space-stem-camp-2026/2026-07-17/
LOCATION:Martz-Kohl Observatory\, 176 Robbin Hill Rd\, Frewsberg\, 14738\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camps
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SUMMARY:The Many Colors of Galaxies: YOU Can Help NASA Decode the Cosmos
DESCRIPTION:How do galaxies grow and change over time\, and how can we tell from just a few lines of light? \nWe are pleased to host Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) astrophysicist and PhD candidate Sadie Coffin for an engaging presentation on galaxy evolution and participatory science.Coffin will explain how the unique lines in galaxy spectra serve as records of the Universe’s history\, acting as a cosmic time machine to track how distant galaxies interact\, evolve\, and form stars over deep time. By analyzing these spectral features\, astronomers can decode the complex properties of entire galaxy systems. \nHer doctoral research bridges the gap between complex galaxy spectroscopy and public participatory science through Redshift Wrangler\, a NASA-funded project she designed and leads.“By collaborating with volunteers to analyze galaxy light\, we are making astronomical research more open and accessible\,” says Coffin. “Projects like Redshift Wrangler prove that big-science discoveries don’t have to stay locked away in academic labs.”The presentation will explore how combining professional astronomical research with volunteer classifications helps map the cosmos\, illustrating why astronomers rely on this collaboration to accelerate major discoveries in astronomy—and how anyone can get involved. \nSadie Coffin is a fifth-year PhD candidate in Astrophysical Sciences and Technology at RIT\, where she studies galaxy evolution. A dedicated science communicator\, Coffin frequently leads community outreach events and is a recipient of the prestigious NASA Future Investigators (FINESST) award\, as well as a former NASA/AAPS Citizen Science Leaders Series Fellow. \nThis interactive session will be broadcast on our big screen at the Martz-Kohl Observatory and is also available to join online via Zoom. We encourage you to join us in person at the observatory to virtually meet our speaker and participate in our always-lively Q&A session following the talk. If the weather permits\, we will conclude the evening with guided tours and viewing opportunities through our premier telescopes. Please remember to dress for the elements; while our classroom is heated for your comfort\, the observatory domes are not. For more information and the Zoom link\, please visit: https://martzobservatory.org
URL:https://mychq.org/event/the-many-colors-of-galaxies-you-can-help-nasa-decode-the-cosmos/
LOCATION:Martz-Kohl Observatory\, 176 Robbin Hill Rd\, Frewsberg\, 14738\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker & Conventions
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SUMMARY:Exoplanets: What They Are and How We Find Them
DESCRIPTION:Imagine a world with two shadows and a double sunset—it sounds like Star Wars\, but Kepler-16b (pictured below) is a very real exoplanet just 245 light-years away. While it’s easy to view these worlds as far-off curiosities\, the study of exoplanets is happening right here in Western New York. \nThe hunt for exoplanets has moved far beyond massive space agencies. Today\, it’s about citizen science: passionate observers using precise technology to contribute real data to the global scientific community. \nJoin us at the Martz-Kohl Observatory on Wednesday\, May 20th at 7:30 p.m. Observatory President Tom Traub will present “Exoplanets: What They Are and How We Find Them\,” a look at the methodologies behind current exoplanet research and our local contributions to the field. \nThe talk will be live at the observatory and streamed via Zoom. More info: https://martzobservatory.org/ \nHere’s some of what Tom be covering: \n The Science of Dips: Ever wonder how we find planets? We’ll break down the “transit method”—measuring tiny\, tell-tale dips in starlight as a planet crosses its sun. It’s just like watching a moth flutter across a distant streetlight. \n The Wolf 327b Discovery: Get an inside look at our 2025 collaboration that helped identify a “super-Earth” scorched by its star—orbiting in just 13.7 hours. \n High-Tech Outreach: See how we’re utilizing advanced astro-imaging and the automation of our 24-inch telescope to conduct professional-grade research at a local level. \n Citizen Science: Learn how a lifelong passion for engineering and astronomy translates into real-world astronomy. \nAs President of the Marshal Martz Memorial Astronomical Association Inc. (MMMAA)\, Tom Traub blends his technical background as a design engineer with decades of observational astronomy. His work has been instrumental in upgrading our facility\, specifically the automation of our 24-inch telescope and the integration of new astro-imaging systems that now fuel our current research. \nTom is a staunch advocate for citizen science\, having contributed to the 2025 discovery of the exoplanet Wolf 327b. As a NASA Eclipse Ambassador and educator\, he is dedicated to bridging the gap between complex science and the community—making the cosmos accessible to everyone. \nCome for the science and the stories\, stay for the tour! We’ll be offering guided walks of the observatory and\, weather permitting\, live viewing through our large telescopes. We look forward to seeing you there. \n\n Martz-Kohl Observatory Wednesday\, May 20\, 2026 | 7:30 p.m.
URL:https://mychq.org/event/exoplanets-what-they-are-and-how-we-find-them/
LOCATION:Martz-Kohl Observatory\, 176 Robbin Hill Rd\, Frewsberg\, 14738\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker & Conventions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T210000
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SUMMARY:Lecture: Listening for Bumps in the Night: Gravitational Waves
DESCRIPTION:Imagine the universe as a vast\, silent ocean where the most violent events—the collision of massive black holes—send invisible “shudders” through the very fabric of space-time. To capture these faint whispers from the deep cosmos\, the NSF Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory (LIGO) utilizes colossal laser detectors in Washington and Louisiana. These instruments are so sensitive they can detect movements smaller than the width of an atom. After a decade of refining this incredible technology\, LIGO made history in 2015 by detecting a collision from 1.3 billion light-years away\, forever changing how we explore the deepest mysteries of our universe. \nWe are delighted to host Keith Thorne\, a research physicist who was at the heart of these historic astronomical breakthroughs. After earning his doctorate at Fermilab\, Keith joined the LIGO collaboration in 2003 and eventually led the real-time controls and computing groups at the Livingston\, Louisiana observatory. His technical leadership was instrumental in the first-ever detection of gravitational waves and the vital system upgrades that followed through 2024. Now retired in Wellsboro\, PA\, Keith remains a pillar of the local astronomical community through his work with asteroid occultation observations. \nThis interactive session will be broadcast on our big screen at the Martz-Kohl Observatory and is also available to join online via Zoom. We encourage you to join us in person at the observatory to virtually meet our speaker and participate in our always-lively Q&A session following the talk. If the weather permits\, we will conclude the evening with guided tours and viewing opportunities through our premier telescopes. Please remember to dress for the elements; while our classroom is heated for your comfort\, the observatory domes are not. For more information and the Zoom link\, please visit: https://martzobservatory.org
URL:https://mychq.org/event/lecture-listening-for-bumps-in-the-night-gravitational-waves/
LOCATION:Martz-Kohl Observatory\, 176 Robbin Hill Rd\, Frewsberg\, 14738\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker & Conventions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T203000
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SUMMARY:Radio Astronomy: A Different View of the Cosmos
DESCRIPTION:The Martz-Kohl Observatory invites you to a presentation by veteran engineer and amateur radio expert Mario Loreti on March 18 at 7:30 p.m. ET. His lecture\, “Radio Astronomy: A Different View of the Cosmos\,” explores the spectrum of the universe hidden from the human eye. While optical telescopes rely on visible light\, radio astronomy provides vital data that lenses cannot capture. Loreti will bridge these two worlds using a multi-media approach\, including audio derived from celestial objects. \nMario Loreti brings over 40 years of technical expertise to the observatory. A former Chief Engineer for WERG-FM and Lab Technician for the Penn State Behrend School of Engineering\, Loreti has spent decades collaborating with astrophysics departments and supporting faculty research. Now a volunteer for the Yahn Planetarium and a licensed amateur radio operator\, he is currently constructing his own radio telescope to further study the signature sounds of the stars. \nThe event will be held live at the observatory (176 Robbin Hill Rd\, Frewsburg\, NY 14738) and streamed via Zoom. A Q&A session will follow the talk\, and weather permitting\, the observatory will be open for public viewing. Please note that while the lecture room is heated\, attendees should dress for the outdoors if they plan to participate in tours or telescope viewing. Further details and the Zoom link can be found at martzobservatory.org
URL:https://mychq.org/event/radio-astronomy-a-different-view-of-the-cosmos/
LOCATION:Martz-Kohl Observatory\, 176 Robbin Hill Rd\, Frewsberg\, 14738\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker & Conventions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T203000
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SUMMARY:Artemis II and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:The next chapter of human spaceflight is unfolding as NASA prepares for the historic Artemis II and III missions\, marking our return to the Moon for the first time in over fifty years. The Martz-Kohl Observatory will host a very timely presentation from a core member of the NASA Artemis program on Wednesday\, February 18\, 2026\, at 7:30 PM EST. This talk will provide a deep dive into the science and research that will define the upcoming voyages to the Moon and the eventual path to Mars. \nThis interactive session will be shown on our big screen at the Martz-Kohl Observatory and available online via Zoom. You are encouraged to come to the observatory to virtually meet our speaker and join in our always lively Q&A after the talk. Later\, if the weather cooperates\, we offer tours and viewing opportunities through the big telescopes. Dress as you would for outside. Our classroom is heated but the observatory domes are not. More info: https://martzobservatory.org \nHumans are heading back to the Moon—not just to visit\, but to pioneer the future of space science. Artemis II will propel a crew of four into deep space for a ten-day mission of discovery. From their unique position near the lunar surface\, the crew will facilitate vital investigations into radiation and human biology\, gathering the “survival data” necessary to make long-term human presence in space a reality. \nLooking further ahead\, the presentation will illuminate the ambitious goals of Artemis III\, the mission destined to land the first humans near the lunar South Pole. This thirty-day expedition involves a complex sequence of maneuvers where two crew members will descend to the lunar surface for an intensive week of exploration. Their work will focus on lunar and planetary geology in a region that has remained largely mysterious until now. By conducting on-site science in the permanently shadowed craters of the South Pole\, these pioneers will uncover secrets about the solar system’s history and the presence of vital resources like water ice. \nAttendees can expect a comprehensive overview of the research being performed by the Artemis program\, ranging from advanced biological sciences to the technical challenges of lunar operations. This event offers a rare opportunity for a general audience to engage with a NASA team member who is directly working to turn the dream of a long-term lunar presence into a reality.
URL:https://mychq.org/event/artemis-ii-and-beyond/
LOCATION:Martz-Kohl Observatory\, 176 Robbin Hill Rd\, Frewsberg\, 14738\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker & Conventions
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SUMMARY:Searching for Life with the Habitable Worlds Observatory
DESCRIPTION:The public is invited to attend a fascinating talk on humanity’s next great mission to search for life beyond Earth. Lee Feinberg\, Principal Architect of NASA’s proposed Habitable Worlds Observatory (HWO)\, will present the science and engineering behind this future flagship telescope on Wednesday\, January 21\, 2026\, at 7:30 p.m. The talk will cover the key and driving science needs\, the architectures being studied\, and the technologies being used for the HWO. It will also discuss how lessons from previous space telescopes are being factored into the effort. \nThe Habitable Worlds Observatory is being designed as a massive\, next-generation space telescope—often called a “super-Hubble” — that will build on the technologies of the Hubble\, James Webb\, and Roman space telescopes. The primary goal of the HWO is to directly image Earth-like planets orbiting distant stars and analyze their atmospheres for biosignatures\, or chemical evidence of life. \nLee Feinberg brings a wealth of experience from NASA’s most critical space projects. He currently serves as the Principal Architect for the HWO at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center. For over 20 years\, he was the Telescope Manager and optics lead for the revolutionary James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). Prior to that\, he was part of the team responsible for repairing and upgrading the Hubble Space Telescope (HST). Feinberg is a NASA Goddard Senior Fellow and a recipient of the US government’s Presidential Rank Award for his contributions to the JWST. \nThis talk will be shown on the big screen at the Martz-Kohl Observatory and available online via Zoom. You are encouraged to come to the observatory to virtually meet Lee Feinberg and join in our always lively Q&A after his talk. The observatory is located at 176 Robbin Hill Rd\, Frewsburg\, NY 14738. If the weather permits\, there will be public viewing opportunities. While our lecture room is heated\, you should dress for outside weather for tours and viewing. More info: https://martzobservatory.org
URL:https://mychq.org/event/searching-for-life-with-the-habitable-worlds-observatory/
LOCATION:Martz-Kohl Observatory\, 176 Robbin Hill Rd\, Frewsberg\, 14738\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoors & Nature
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SUMMARY:Open Observatory Night
DESCRIPTION:At 8:00 the Martz-Kohl Observatories will be open to visitors. \nYou are welcome to tour the facility and view through several available telescopes\, weather permitting.  The observatory houses multiple telescopes to use for viewing celestial objects in the night sky.  The Kohl Telescope is a 20-inch classical Cassegrain reflecting telescope that was built by DFM Engineering in Colorado.  Also available for viewing\, located in the roll-off roof area of the observatory\, is a mounted 12-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain reflector telescope.  The Cassegrain reflector telescopes use a combination of the primary concave mirror and a secondary convex mirror.  Guests are also welcome to bring in their own telescopes to set up on the roll off roof area of the observatory\, weather permitting. \nWhen planning a visit to the observatory\, it is best to have seasonal attire on hand as the domes which house the telescopes\, as well as the roll-off roof area of the observatory\, are not heated.  \nThe observatory is located at 176 Robbins Hill Rd.\, Frewsburg\, NY.  The Martz-Kohl Observatory is an all-volunteer\, non-profit association [501(c)3] and does not charge for admission.  A non-member donation of $5.00 per adult and $2.00 per child or student is appreciated. \nThe Martz-Kohl Observatory houses one of the largest public robotic telescopes in the Northeastern United States.  On Open Observatory nights\, the public is welcome to come and tour the facility.  If the evening sky is clear\, the telescopes will be used to view the celestial sphere.  The observatory can be contacted at (716) 569-3689.  More information can be accessed at the observatory web site\, martzobservatory.org. \nAbout Martz-Kohl Observatory: \nThe Marshal Martz Memorial Astronomical Association\, Inc. is a non-profit organization devoted to the amateur astronomer. The emphasis of the association is observational astronomy\, well-rooted in public education and enjoyment of the starry skies.
URL:https://mychq.org/event/open-observatory-night-2/2025-12-17/
LOCATION:Martz-Kohl Observatory\, 176 Robbin Hill Rd\, Frewsberg\, 14738\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids & Family
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