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 […]
Home » Education » Scout Weekends Scouts BSA and Girl Scouts can earn Astronomy/Space related badges through an overnight program at the Observatory! Frequently Asked Questions Can we camp out? Scout groups can elect to camp in our designated camping area, or stay in the Green Bank Bunkhouse. Only groups who camp may cook their own food using […]
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.y1732277579rotav1732277579resbo1732277579bg@sn1732277579oitav1732277579reser1732277579 Tours, Events and Visiting Information: Green Bank Science Center; (304) 456-2150; gro.y1732277579rotav1732277579resbo1732277579bg@sn1732277579oitav1732277579reser1732277579 Public RFI Questions: Interference Protection Group; (304) 456-2011; ude.o1732277579arn@e1732277579cnere1732277579fretn1732277579i1732277579 NRQZ Coordination: (304)456-2107; ude.o1732277579arn@z1732277579qrn1732277579
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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 […]