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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
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        • Science at the Green Bank Observatory

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


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        • Users Portal Page

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


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


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        • About the Green Bank Observatory

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

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  • Green Bank Star Quest

    Join us for the nation’s largest optical and radio star party! Star Quest is an annual event organized by the The Central Appalachian Astronomy Club. Visit the Star Quest website for event details and registration information. https://greenbankstarquest.org/index.htm

    2024-06-24

  • Garth Newel Emerging Artist Showcase

    FREE!  Wednesday, July 31st. Concert at 7:00 PM.  Public Reception to follow. Music comes to the Observatory from the Garth Newel Music Center in Warm Springs, Virginia! The Emerging Artist Fellowship Program is a four-week, intensive chamber music program for string players and pianists ages 18-28. These highly competitive fellowships are awarded to dedicated instrumentalists […]

    2024-06-24

  • While Aiming for Massive Gas Cloud, Astronomers Spot Differences in Thickness of Milky Way Galaxy

    While Aiming for Massive Gas Cloud, Astronomers Spot Differences in Thickness of Milky Way Galaxy

    Scientist from U.S. National Science Foundation’s Green Bank Observatory reveal parts of inner galaxy may be thinner than outer galaxy

    2024-06-11

  • Green Bank Observatory at #AAS244

    See a list of the most current GBO & GBT related publications Download the latest GBO booklet, a gift shop discount code, site and trail map, and more  Keep up to date with our latest newsletter

    2024-06-07

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    science newsletter aas244

    Greetings from the Observatory Director

    2024-06-07

  • July Monthly Star Party

    FREE!  Saturday, July 6th at 9:30 PM.  Please check in at the Science Center.  Doors will open 15 minutes before we start. If weather allows, Green Bank Observatory staff will treat you to views of the night sky! Viewing will last for up to 2 hours, but please arrive within the first hour. The star […]

    2024-06-05

  • August Monthly Star Party

    FREE!  Saturday, August 31 at 8:45 PM.  Please check in at the Science Center.  Doors will open 15 minutes before we start. If weather allows, Green Bank Observatory staff will treat you to views of the night sky! We will begin in the auditorium with an indoor tour of this month’s night sky before we […]

    2024-06-05

  • Monthly Star Party

    FREE!  Saturday, June 8th at 9:00 PM.  Please check in at the Science Center.  Doors will open 15 minutes before we start. If weather allows, Green Bank Observatory staff will treat you to views of the night sky! We will begin in the auditorium with an indoor tour of this month’s night sky before we […]

    2024-06-05

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