Category: Science Events

  • 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.


  • 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…


  • 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…


  • March Observer Training Workshop

    March 18-20, 2025 – In-Person GBT Observer Training Workshop The GBT Training Workshop will include three days of intensive instruction on how to observe with the Green Bank Telescope. Applications will be open until January 31, 2025, and applicants will be informed of their acceptance by February 12. Remember, this is an in-person event. There…


  • October Observer Training Workshop

    October 8 – 10, 2024 – Virtual GBT Observer Training Workshop The GBT Training Workshop will include three days of intensive instruction on how to observe with the Green Bank Telescope. Applications will be open from June 7 – September 6, 2024, and applicants will be informed of their acceptance by September 20. Remember, this…


  • Spring Internal Symposium

    The Spring Internal Symposium takes place at the Green Bank Observatory May 13-14. It is designed to highlight research by the staffs of the GBO and NRAO-CV. The symposium will take place in the Jansky Auditorium from Monday morning May 13, ending with lunch on Tuesday May 14.  A tour of the GBT may be…


  • Proposal Planning Office Hours

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  • Single Dish Summer School Registration

    June 2024 – Single Dish Summer School (June 23-29, in-person only) — Open to the Scientific Community and presented by the Green Bank Observatory We will host this workshop at the Green Bank Observatory with in-person participation only. Green Bank scientists will be available to give students an introduction to single dish observing, and telescope-specific…