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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. Please note that our portable planetarium dome does require crawling and sitting on the floor. Accommodations can be made if requested in advance. Please call 304-456-2150 with questions or accessibility requests. Tickets may be purchased in the giftshop…
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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
Save the date! Join us in the mountains of beautiful Green Bank, WV for an immersive professional development opportunity. Details and registration coming soon.
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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
If weather allows, Green Bank Observatory staff will treat you to views of the night sky! Please check in at the Science Center. We often begin in the auditorium with an indoor tour of this month’s night sky before we head out to the telescope. Observing will last for up to 2 hrs, but please…
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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,…