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GBT Observer Alert
Computing Machines Unavailable
We are updating the power distribution and cabling for 5 computing racks in our equipment room. The work will start on Wednesday July 16, 2025 at 8:30 am ET and continue until completed.
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GBT Observer Alert
Data Storage Work
The Green Bank Observatory is in the process of expanding the storage capacity on one of our data storage machines. The work starts Monday, July 14 at 16:00 ET and will continue until all data is successfully restored. Data stored in the GBT Legacy Archive will be unavailable during this period.
The best way to get trained on how to use the Green Bank Telescope is to attend one of our training workshops (in-person or online). These are typically held twice a year following proposal deadlines. Check this page for a listing of upcoming training workshops.
We also allow observers to be trained one-on-one with their “Project Friend,” a member of the GB Science Staff assigned to each observing project. On this page, you will find a number of documents and videos that we have compiled them from previous Green Bank Observatory training workshops. They present an introduction to radio astronomy science and observing techniques and are widely applicable to any radio telescope.
