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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…
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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…