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.

Category: Front Page News

Mystery of Star Formation Revealed by Hearts of Molecular Clouds

Data from the World’s Largest Radio Telescopes Holds Clues

January 8, 2024
Astronomers Accidentally Discover Dark Primordial Galaxy

Could Be the Faintest Galaxy Found to Date

January 8, 2024
AAS 243 NRAO Press Announcement

January 7, 2024
Science Newsletter #AAS243 Special Edition

January 4, 2024
GBT on cover of Nature Astronomy

December 15, 2023
Applications now being accepted for 2024 Governor’s Schools

The application period for the 2024 Governor’s Schools is now open. West Virginia Governor’s Schools offer in-depth and engaging summer learning opportunities in residential environments.

December 11, 2023
Most sensitive search for intelligent life beyond our galaxy to date

Breakthrough Listen presents the most sensitive search for powerful signals beyond the MilkyWay

December 11, 2023
New type of Fast Radio Burst discovered in Green Bank Telescope data

Eight ultra-fast bursts lasted only ten millionths of a second or less An international team of researchers have discovered radio pulses from the distant universe that last only millionths of a second. They found these microsecond bursts after a meticulous examination of archival data from the National Science Foundation’s Green Bank Telescope. It’s unclear how…

October 19, 2023