Green Bank Observatory - Home of the GBT

Visit
- - - Visit the Green Bank Science Center
      
      Everything you need to know about visiting Green Bank including our tours, the Exhibit Hall, our Gift Shop, and the Starlight Café.
Education
- - - Educational Programs
      
      In this section you will discover our educational offerings here at Green Bank Observatory. Be part of the science!
- - - Students forming a human pyramid in front of the 40 Foot Educational Telescope
  - - Student Research
    - Radio Astronomer For a Day
  - - Try it at home
    - Field Trips (Day visits)
  - - Outreach
    - Education Resources
  - - Scout Weekends
Science
- - - Science at the Green Bank Observatory
      
      Learn about our scientific programs, meetings and workshops, our staff, and more
Users Portal
- - - Users Portal Page
      
      In this section observers will find information for using our telescopes.
Media
- - - Media and Media Relations
      
      Find news, updates, and information for the media – including information on media visits and public photography on site.
About
- - - About the Green Bank Observatory
      
      Learn more about our history and our facility in the sections below.

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Recent Press Releases

More GBO News

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Brightest Ever Fast Radio Burst Allows Researchers To Identify Its Origin

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Green Bank Observatory Works with Local School to Allow WiFi in the “Quiet Zone”

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Space’s Spinning Enigma: A ‘Unicorn’ Object Defies Astrophysics

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Galactic Mystery: How “Ice Cubes” Survive in the Milky Way’s Blazing Bubbles

GBO Events

Full Events Calendar

05 September

Public Events

Friday

SETI Tour

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

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06 September

Public Events

Saturday

Full moon party and Telescope workshop

6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

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07 September

Public Events

Sunday

GBO Open house

10:30 am – 3:30 pm

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11 September

Public Events

Thursday

High Tech tour

3:30 pm – 5:00 pm

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Telescopes

More about our telescopes

Green Bank Telescope

20 Meter

40 Foot