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        • 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.


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        • 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
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        • Try it at home
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        • Science at the Green Bank Observatory

          Learn about our scientific programs, meetings and workshops, our staff, and more


        • Science News
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  • Users Portal
        • Users Portal Page

          In this section observers will find information for using our telescopes.


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        • Media and Media Relations

          Find news, updates, and information for the media – including information on media visits and public photography on site.


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  • About
        • About the Green Bank Observatory

          Learn more about our history and our facility in the sections below.

        • Interference Protection
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  • 24B Semester

    24B Proposal Call The Green Bank Observatory (GBO) invites scientists to participate in the 2024B Semester Call for Proposals for the Green Bank Telescope (GBT). The submission deadline for Semester 2024B proposals was Wednesday, 31 January 2024, at 17:00 EST (22:00 UTC). The deadline is for the 24B semester observing period on the GBT: 1 […]

    2024-01-03

  • 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 […]

    2024-01-02

  • Amateur Radio Kids day

    The Green Bank Science Center is hosting an event for ARRL Kid’s Day to help young radio enthusiasts or novices alike make radio contacts with other kids. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the hobby and see what ham radio is all about. Come check it out! Contacts start at 1 PM. […]

    2024-01-02

  • Post Secondary Student Opportunities

    The Green Bank Observatory teams up with the National Radio Astronomy Observatory to offer funded research opportunities for undergraduate students, graduate students and post-docs. We also support other opportunities like job-training apprenticeships, and co-ops as funding allows. Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates We have held a summer student research program since the beginning of the […]

    2023-12-21

  • Student Research

    Student Research

    Early engagement in authentic STEM research motivates students to enter into and persist on a STEM path toward becoming a STEM professional, and the Green Bank Observatory provides many opportunities for students to practice science and engineering. Some require your presence onsite, but we also have online opportunities. If you are an undergraduate or graduate […]

    2023-12-21

  • GBT on cover of Nature Astronomy

    2023-12-15

  • K-12 Student Research

    Early engagement in authentic STEM research motivates students to enter into and persist on a STEM path toward becoming a STEM professional, and the Green Bank Observatory provides many opportunities for students to practice science and engineering. Some require your presence onsite, but we also have online opportunities. If you are an undergraduate or graduate […]

    2023-12-14

  • Applications now being accepted for 2024 Governor’s Schools

    The application period for the 2024 Governor’s Schools is now open. West Virginia Governor’s Schools offer in-depth and engaging summer learning opportunities in residential environments.

    2023-12-11

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