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ALPACA Workshop
Save the date! April 25-28, 2025 With the intention of maximizing the science return from this instrument, and advertising it to a diverse group of astronomers as possible, GBO invites members of the scientific community for a four-day workshop. Scientific community members can express their interest using this form. Learn more about the workshop here.
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Family science Lab
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of science activities! Explore chemical reactions to make homemade snow that doesn’t melt, and create your own snowglobe to take home. Free for all ages, no reservations required. Starting at 1:30 PM in the Green Bank Science Center Atrium, while supplies last.
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Starlab
Crawl into our pop-up planetarium for a night sky tour! 45 mins. $8/person, ages 4 and up. Space is very limited. Advanced purchase strongly recommended to ensure availability. Because this program requires sitting in the dark for 45 minutes, this program is not suitable for children under the age of 4. ACCESSIBILITY: our portable planetarium…
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A Sign in Space: Reflecting on the Global Conversation
Join us for a free public lecture with media artist Daniela De Paulis as she leads us through the highlights and challenges of directing public engagement in a simulated First Contact. A light reception will follow the talk. Thursday, December 12, 3:30 PM Green Bank Science Center Auditorium Can’t make it to the Observatory? Join…
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Astrobio Teacher Workshop
Middle and High School Science Teachers Learn more about this event
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jansky lecture: discovering the radio universe
NEW DATE! Please join us for the 59th Annual Jansky Lecture at the Green Bank Observatory! The National Radio Astronomy Observatory is pleased to award the 2024 Karl G. Jansky Lectureship to Dr. Ken Kellermann, Senior Scientist, Emeritus at the NRAO. With a career spanning more than a half-century of research, Dr. Kellerman will offer…
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Monthly star party
Enjoy view of West Virginia’s beautiful night sky! If weather allows, Observatory staff will be available to help you look through optical telescopes and identify constellations. Star parties are free, but please sign in at the Science Center. We often begin in the auditorium with an indoor tour of this month’s night sky before we…
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Family Science day
Sunday, September 22nd, from 1-5:30 PM; Join us for a day of FREE tours, family activities, and rocket launching with the Valley AeroSpace Team! Fun for all ages! All events are free, but space is limited for some options. Registration will start at 12:45 in front of the Science Center. Here’s the current schedule, but…