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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.

Astrobio Teacher Workshop

Middle and High School Science Teachers Learn more about this event

2024-10-24
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 […]

2024-10-24
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.

2024-10-24
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

2024-10-23
Massive Stars Born from Violent Cosmic Collapse

Astronomers using the U.S. National Science Foundation Green Bank Telescope reveal new process of star formation, challenging existing models Controlled chaos is a key part of forming massive stars. An international team of astronomers has observed evidence that massive stars can be born from rapidly collapsing clouds of gas and dust, challenging long-held assumptions about […]

2024-10-22
jansky lecture: discovering the radio universe

NEW DATE! Please join us for the 59th Annual Jansky Lecture at the Green Bank Observatory! The National Radio Astronomy Observatory is pleased to award the 2024 Karl G. Jansky Lectureship to Dr. Ken Kellermann, Senior Scientist, Emeritus at the NRAO. With a career spanning more than a half-century of research, Dr. Kellerman will offer […]

2024-10-07
Monthly star party

Enjoy view of West Virginia’s beautiful night sky! If weather allows, Observatory staff will be available to help you look through optical telescopes and identify constellations. Star parties are free, but please sign in at the Science Center. We often begin in the auditorium with an indoor tour of this month’s night sky before we […]

2024-09-30
March 2025 – In-Person

March 18-20, 2025 – GBT Observer Training Workshop

2024-09-19