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U.S. National Science Foundation Green Bank Telescope Records Fastest Fast Radio Burst—Yet
Measurements yield a repeating signal from a hyperactive fast radio burst in a clean environment, giving astronomers a wealth of insights about its origin
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Ku-Band TCal values updated
The default TCal values used for standard calibration have been updated for the Ku-Band receiver.
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25A Semester
Proposal Call The Green Bank Observatory (GBO) invites scientists to participate in the 2025A Semester Call for Proposals for the Green Bank Telescope (GBT). The submission deadline for Semester 2025a proposals is Wednesday, 31 July 2024, at 17:00 EDT (21:00 UTC). The deadline is for the 25A semester observing period on the GBT: 1 February […]
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Improved satellite internet service for National Radio Quiet Zone
Technical advances enable radio astronomy research to coexist with high speed internet service, improving service for 99.5% of residents in the National Radio Quiet Zone
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Astrobio Teacher Workshop
Middle and High School Science Teachers Learn more about this event
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A Cosmic Chemical Breakthrough: Astronomers Discover New Building Blocks for Complex Organic Matter
New molecule detected in depths of interstellar space, list of identified complex molecules grows The element carbon is a building block for life, both on Earth and potentially elsewhere in the vast reaches of space. There should be a lot of carbon in space, but surprisingly, it’s not always easy to find. While it can […]
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GBT at 3/4 azimuth Slew Rate
Three more azimuth wheels have been replaced during this summer maintenance period. Wheel inspection shows no advanced signs of fatigue in the remaining wheels. The restriction to 1/2 azimuth slew rate has been lifted and the GBT is now moving at 3/4 azimuth slew rate.
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Topical Meetings
Meetings, conferences, and workshops at Green Bank Observatory cover many topics and areas of interest. Upcoming and past topical meetings are listed below. Upcoming Topical Meetings Past Topical Meetings