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: GBT Active 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.

July 14, 2025
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.

July 14, 2025