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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Space’s Spinning Enigma: A ‘Unicorn’ Object Defies Astrophysics

Space’s Spinning Enigma: A ‘Unicorn’ Object Defies Astrophysics

Astronomers Discover Massive Molecular Cloud Hidden in Milky Way

Astronomers Discover Massive Molecular Cloud Hidden in Milky Way

When aliens call, who will answer the phone?

When aliens call, who will answer the phone?

A Sign in Space – Contact meets Community

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Recent Press Releases

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Space’s Spinning Enigma: A ‘Unicorn’ Object Defies Astrophysics

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Astronomers Discover Massive Molecular Cloud Hidden in Milky Way

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Galactic Mystery: How “Ice Cubes” Survive in the Milky Way’s Blazing Bubbles

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NSF’s ongoing technical coordination with satellite constellation operators

GBO Events

Full Events Calendar

18 July

Public Events

Friday

SETI Tour

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

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19 July

Public Events

Saturday

Star Party and book talk

7:30 pm – 11:00 pm

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25 July

Public Events

Friday

SETI Tour

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

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01 August

Public Events

Friday

SETI Tour

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

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Telescopes

More about our telescopes

Green Bank Telescope

20 Meter

40 Foot