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Category: Press Releases

Are astronomers seeing a signal from giant black holes?

World-wide radio telescope network strengthens evidence for signal that may hint at ultra-low frequency gravitational waves An international team of astronomers has discovered what could be the early sign of a background signal arising from supermassive black holes, observed through low-frequency gravitational waves. These scientists are comparing data collected from several instruments, including the National…

January 12, 2022
Do we understand gravity? The GBT says yes!

Einstein’s theory of relativity passes a range of precise tests set by pair of extreme stars The National Science Foundation’s Green Bank Telescope (GBT) was one of seven radio telescopes around the world whose combined observations of a Double Pulsar reinforce Albert Einstein’s theory of general relativity.

December 13, 2021
Green Bank Observatory a Catalyst for Next Decade of Astronomy Advancement

The Green Bank Observatory is poised to support and advance the priorities of the National Academies Astro2020 Decadal Survey on Astronomy and Astrophysics.

November 4, 2021
Moon’s Tycho Crater Revealed in Intricate Detail

The National Science Foundation’s Green Bank Observatory and National Radio Astronomy Observatory, and Raytheon Intelligence & Space have released new high-resolution images of the Moon, the highest-ever taken from the ground, using new radar technology on the Green Bank Telescope (GBT).

September 21, 2021
NANOGrav & Green Bank Telescope Poised to Make Groundbreaking Discoveries of Gravitational Wave Universe

Moore Foundation supports development of new Ultra Wideband technologies & increases observation time

September 3, 2021
A New Era for Green Bank Observatory, Dr. James M. Jackson Named Director

The Green Bank Observatory (GBO) enters a new era of leadership beginning in October. Dr. James M. Jackson, an internationally known astrophysicist, has accepted the role of director.

August 17, 2021
Student Summer Research Programs at GBO & NRAO Get a Boost from Going Remote

Summer programs welcome highest-ever number of incoming students and mentors The summer research programs at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) kicked off in May 2021 with a significant increase in participation. This year’s program welcomed 65 students across all partner locations, a nearly 67-percent increase over the prior year. NRAO and the Green Bank…

July 8, 2021
Green Bank Telescope a part of WVU & NANOGrav Physics Frontiers Center $17 million NSF Award

June 23, 2021