Category: Public Events

  • Monthly Star Party

    FREE!  Saturday, May 4th 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…


  • Fast Radio Bursts: A Cosmic Mystery!

    Join us on Wednesday, March 20, at 3:30 PM for a FREE public lecture with celebrated astronomers from WVU!


  • Fast Radio Bursts: A Cosmic Mystery!

    Join us on Wednesday, March 20, at 3:30 PM for a FREE public lecture with celebrated astronomers from WVU!


  • Monthly star party

    FREE!  Saturday, April 6th at 8:30 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! Dress warmly. The Science Center atrium will be open with hot cocoa available to warm you up.…


  • Monthly Star Party

    FREE!  Saturday, March 16th at 8:15 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! Dress warmly. The Science Center atrium will be open with hot cocoa available to warm you up.…


  • Monthly star party

    FREE!  Saturday, February 10th at 6:30 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! Dress warmly. The Science Center atrium will be open with hot cocoa available to warm you up.…


  • Monthly Star Party

    FREE!  Saturday, January 27th at 6:15 PM.  Please check in at the Science Center.  Doors will open 15 minutes before we start.


  • Ham Radio FCC License Testing

    Eight Rivers Amateur Radio Club will conduct an FCC Amateur Radio license testing session at the Science Center for those interested in getting a license or upgrading their current license. Testing will be conducted from 10am – 3pm. Please bring a photo ID. Those testing for their first license must first obtain an FCC Registration…