March 18-20, 2025 – In-Person GBT Observer Training Workshop

The GBT Training Workshop will include three days of intensive instruction on how to observe with the Green Bank Telescope. Applications will be open until January 31, 2025, and applicants will be informed of their acceptance by February 12.

Remember, this is an in-person event. There will be no virtual participation options available.

This workshop is open to GBT Observers and the professional scientific community. We are unfortunately unable to accommodate amateur astronomers in this training.

The Green Bank Telescope (GBT) Remote Observer Training Workshop will provide the essential skills and knowledge needed to use the GBT and maximize its scientific output. It is intended for experienced astronomers who need to learn the specifics of observing with the GBT. After completing the workshop, an attendee will be certified to use the GBT as a remote observer. The workshop will focus on hands-on training in the observing techniques most relevant to participants (e.g. high frequency map, continuum, pulsar, etc.).

By filling out this registration form, you are applying to participate in the March 2025 GBT Training Workshop. In order to give every participant adequate experience controlling the GBT as part of their training, we have a limited number of spaces available. If we have more applicants than spaces available, we will prioritize attendance by (1) applicants with GBT projects in the 25A semester beginning in February 2025, (2) applicants with GBT proposals under review, (3) applicants looking to gain understanding of the GBT before submitting a proposal in a future call, (4) all other applicants.

These workshops are typically held in person twice times a year, though the October workshop will be held entirely virtually. We are planning to have our next virtual GBT training workshop in Fall 2025.

Schedule

The workshop will begin on the morning of Tuesday, March 18 and end on the afternoon of Thursday, March 20. An example schedule from a previous workshop can be seen at this link.

This workshop is meant to provide attendees with the tools to observe with the Green Bank Telescope. We will not include an in depth background on single dish radio astronomy. The next GBT Training Workshop beyond March 2025 will be held virtually in Fall 2025. Our next Single Dish Summer School will take place in Summer 2026.

Use the Register button to express your interest in this event.

Odds and Ends

Questions may be directed to Will Armentrout (ude.o1728322101arn@r1728322101tnemr1728322101aw1728322101).