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.

Breakthrough Listen, NSF Green Bank Telescope Probe Galactic Heart for Hidden Pulsars

Breakthrough Listen, NSF Green Bank Telescope Probe Galactic Heart for Hidden Pulsars

Recent Press Releases

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Breakthrough Listen, NSF Green Bank Telescope Probe Galactic Heart for Hidden Pulsars

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From Molecules to Megastructures: Anthony Remijan Appointed Director of NSF Green Bank Observatory

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Astronomers Share Largest Molecular Survey To-date: GOTHAM Legacy Data Goes Public

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Brightest Ever Fast Radio Burst Allows Researchers To Identify Its Origin

GBO Events

Full Events Calendar

09 April

Public Events

Thursday

High Tech tours – 2026

3:30 pm – 5:00 pm

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10 April

Public Events

Friday

SETI Tour

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

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25 April

Public Events

Saturday

star party

8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

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14 May

Public Events

Thursday

High Tech tours – 2026

3:30 pm – 5:00 pm

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Telescopes

More about our telescopes

Green Bank Telescope

20 Meter

40 Foot