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MUSTANG2 MaDCoWS Data
The Massive and Distant Clusters of WISE Survey (MaDCoWS) is a catalog of >2000 massive galaxy clusters at z~1. The goal of this GBT observing program was to observe many of the most massive MaDCoWS clusters with MUSTANG2 in order to obtain a Sunyeav-Zeldovich Effect mass estimate. 26 MaDCoWS clusters were observed and the resulting […]
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Greenbrier valley archaeology: Findings at fort warwick
Join us at the Green Bank Science Center for an evening of archaeology as Drs. Kim and Stephen McBride present the latest results from the extensive archaeological excavations recently completed at Fort Warwick, a historical site right here in Green Bank, WV! Fort Warwick was a frontier structure built in 1774 as a militia outpost, […]
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Cosmic Chemistry Breakthrough: Largest Aromatic Molecule Found in Deep Space
Discovery of seven-ring cyanocoronene in a star-forming cloud challenges assumptions about the abundance and formation of complex organic molecules in the universe
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green bank star quest
Join us for the Nation’s largest optical and radio star party! Hosted at the Green Bank Observatory and organized by the Central Appalachian Astronomy Club. For details and registration, visit https://greenbankstarquest.org
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Monthly star party
Enjoy views of West Virginia’s beautiful night sky! This month our Star Party will be offered as part of the Space Race Rumpus – a weekend of family-friendly cycling events. If weather allows, Observatory staff will be available with optical telescopes. This month, we’ll be at the old tour center, NOT the Science Center. Follow […]
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Space Race rumpus
Join us for a weekend of family-friendly cycling fun. Bike races, workshops, camping and more! Find details at https://www.spaceracerumpus.org/
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GBT RFI Scans
Click on images for higher resolution. If additional detail is needed, please contact the help-desk or go to RFI Query (log-in required). Please note that the intensity range changes between receiver images. Receivers: PF340 PF800 L-band S-band C-band X-band Ku-band PF340 PF800 L-band S-band C band Note – due to inconsistencies in the RFI scans, […]
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Family Science Lab: Fun with the sun!
Summer is almost here! Join us for an afternoon of family activities and celebrate the season of sun! We’ll explore the solar spectrum with a variety of hands-on activities suitable for families with children ages 4 and up; activities will include making UV Bead jewelry and UV sun prints, designing suncatchers with color filters, and […]