Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts can earn Astronomy/Space related badges through an overnight program at the Observatory! We offer the Astronomy Badge and the Electronics Badge Weekends to Boy Scouts Girl Scouts can earn the Night Owl Badge, or you can create your own! Girls Scouts can contact us to arrange a free weekend for […]
The Green Bank Observatory has a rare combination of assets: 1) A laboratory where frontier research is an ongoing activity; 2) a professional staff of scientists and engineers who are also heavily involved in education and outreach; 3) facilities such as the Green Bank Science Center, radio telescopes, housing and food services, all available for […]
General Mailing Address Green Bank Observatory 155 Observatory Rd P.O. Box 2 Green Bank, WV 24944 (USA) Contacts Reservations, Field Trips, Business Office: Reception; (304) 456-2011; gro.y1714031746rotav1714031746resbo1714031746bg@sn1714031746oitav1714031746reser1714031746 Tours, Events and Visiting Information: Green Bank Science Center; (304) 456-2150; gro.y1714031746rotav1714031746resbo1714031746bg@sn1714031746oitav1714031746reser1714031746 Public RFI Questions: Interference Protection Group; (304) 456-2011; ude.o1714031746arn@e1714031746cnere1714031746fretn1714031746i1714031746 NRQZ Coordination: (304)456-2107; ude.o1714031746arn@z1714031746qrn1714031746
Home » Education » For Students – Research STEM research opportunities for students of most ages – from grade three to graduate school! Some require your presence onsite, but we also have online opportunities.
Home » Education » For Students – Research Training & Workshops Single Dish Training Workshop For students, post-docs, and experts in other fields of astronomy to gain both knowledge and practical experience of the techniques and applications of single-dish radio astronomy. Observer Training Workshop intended for experienced astronomers who need to learn the specifics of […]
Home » Education » Outreach The Education and Public Outreach Team leads a variety of outreach programs. When and where we can, we would love to participate in your STEM event whether in person or virtually. If you are a K-12 teacher in West Virginia, we encourage you to take advantage of our Science Public Outreach Team, a […]
Schedule a tour to get a close-up view of our radio telescopes and enjoy the beautiful scenery our campus offers. Visit the Science Center to explore our Catching the Wave exhibit hall and learn more about the history, science, and technology of radio astronomy. Visit our Galaxy Gift Shop to browse a variety of souvenirs and educational […]