Green Bank Observatory - Home of the GBT

Visit
- - - Visit the Green Bank Science Center
      
      Everything you need to know about visiting Green Bank including our tours, the Exhibit Hall, our Gift Shop, and the Starlight Café.
Education
- - - Educational Programs
      
      In this section you will discover our educational offerings here at Green Bank Observatory. Be part of the science!
- - - Students forming a human pyramid in front of the 40 Foot Educational Telescope
  - - Student Research
    - Radio Astronomer For a Day
  - - Try it at home
    - Field Trips (Day visits)
  - - Outreach
    - Education Resources
  - - Scout Weekends
Science
- - - Science at the Green Bank Observatory
      
      Learn about our scientific programs, meetings and workshops, our staff, and more
Users Portal
- - - Users Portal Page
      
      In this section observers will find information for using our telescopes.
Media
- - - Media and Media Relations
      
      Find news, updates, and information for the media – including information on media visits and public photography on site.
About
- - - About the Green Bank Observatory
      
      Learn more about our history and our facility in the sections below.

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2024 Jansky Lecture at Green Bank Observatory

2024 Jansky Lecture at Green Bank Observatory

Telescope Tag-Team Discovers Galactic Cluster’s Bizarre Secrets

Telescope Tag-Team Discovers Galactic Cluster’s Bizarre Secrets

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Recent Press Releases

More GBO News

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Telescope Tag-Team Discovers Galactic Cluster’s Bizarre Secrets

News Release

While Aiming for Massive Gas Cloud, Astronomers Spot Differences in Thickness of Milky Way Galaxy

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News Release

2024 Jansky Fellows Awarded

GBO Events

Full Events Calendar

23 October

Science Events

Wednesday

Science Community Webinar

1:00 pm – 1:30 pm

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02 November

Public Events

Saturday

Monthly star party

7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

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06 November

Science Events

Wednesday

Science Community Webinar

1:00 pm – 1:30 pm

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06 November

Wednesday

jansky lecture: discovering the radio universe

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

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Telescopes

More about our telescopes

Green Bank Telescope

20 Meter

40 Foot