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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…
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Allegheny Trail 50th Anniversary Celebration
Join us for the 50th Anniversary Celebration of the WV Scenic Trails Association (WVSTA) and the Allegheny Trail (ALT). Visit the Allegheny Trail website for event registration and information. https://www.hikethealleghenytrail.org/altevents/alt-50th-anniversary-celebration While you are here, come on by the Science Center! Take a tour, explore the Catching the Wave Exhibit Hall, visit our Galaxy Gift Shop,…
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Film Screening: Small Town Universe
FREE! No registration required. Saturday, August 3rd, 6 PM in the Green Bank Science Center Auditorium; a public reception with the film’s director, Katie Dellamaggiore, will follow. Small Town Universe is a documentary film that paints an intimate portrait of life in our small but dynamic community here in Green Bank, West Virginia. Featuring interviews…
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Green Bank Star Quest
Join us for the nation’s largest optical and radio star party! Star Quest is an annual event organized by the The Central Appalachian Astronomy Club. Visit the Star Quest website for event details and registration information. https://greenbankstarquest.org/index.htm
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Garth Newel Emerging Artist Showcase
FREE! Wednesday, July 31st. Concert at 7:00 PM. Public Reception to follow. Music comes to the Observatory from the Garth Newel Music Center in Warm Springs, Virginia! The Emerging Artist Fellowship Program is a four-week, intensive chamber music program for string players and pianists ages 18-28. These highly competitive fellowships are awarded to dedicated instrumentalists…
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July Monthly Star Party
FREE! Saturday, July 6th at 9:30 PM. Please check in at the Science Center. Doors will open 15 minutes before we start. If weather allows, Green Bank Observatory staff will treat you to views of the night sky! Viewing will last for up to 2 hours, but please arrive within the first hour. The star…
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August Monthly Star Party
FREE! Saturday, August 31 at 8:45 PM. Please check in at the Science Center. Doors will open 15 minutes before we start. If weather allows, Green Bank Observatory staff will treat you to views of the night sky! We will begin in the auditorium with an indoor tour of this month’s night sky before we…
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Monthly Star Party
FREE! Saturday, June 8th at 9:00 PM. Please check in at the Science Center. Doors will open 15 minutes before we start. If weather allows, Green Bank Observatory staff will treat you to views of the night sky! We will begin in the auditorium with an indoor tour of this month’s night sky before we…