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Field Trips (Day visits)
Tours and programs are free for organized student and youth groups with adult leaders or faculty sponsors, but advance reservations are required. See below for more information about who qualifies and what activities are available. We strongly recommend making reservation requests at least 2 weeks in advance to ensure sufficient time to process and confirm your request. Please use this form to make a Field Trip Reservation…
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Educational Day Trips
All educational activities are free, but there are some costs if you’d like to purchase meals while onsite. If you have any questions not answered here, feel free to email us at gro.y1773450710rotav1773450710resbo1773450710bg@sn1773450710oitav1773450710reser1773450710. Frequently Asked Questions
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Green Bank Observatory Works with Local School to Allow WiFi in the “Quiet Zone”
The U.S. National Science Foundation Green Bank Observatory (NSF GBO) is entering a new era for the “Quiet Zone”— allowing the use of WiFi at the Green Bank Elementary and Middle School, which sits next door to the NSF Green Bank Telescope. The Observatory exists within two “Quiet Zones” that protect its scientific research: the 13,000-square mile National Radio Quiet Zone (NRQZ) that exists across large areas…
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science newsletter aas244
Greetings from the Observatory Director
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Education
Experience STEM at the Green Bank Observatory. Embrace your inner scientist and engineer through a variety of programs at the Observatory! Outreach When you can’t visit us, we’ll come to you. We offer virtual field trips and more. Try it at Home Extend the learning with fun activities and crafts. Student Research Experience the work of a GBO scientist or engineer through a variety of programs Scouts…
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K-12 Student Research
Early engagement in authentic STEM research motivates students to enter into and persist on a STEM path toward becoming a STEM professional, and the Green Bank Observatory provides many opportunities for students to practice science and engineering. Some require your presence onsite, but we also have online opportunities. If you are an undergraduate or graduate student, please visit [the undergraduate/graduate programs] page to learn more about opportunities…
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Science Center Hours and Admissions
Wheelchair accessible accommodations are available; advance notice is helpful, but not required. Please call 304-456-2150 with accessibility questions. 2026 Hours and Closures Public Admission and Tour Rates Admission to the Science Center and Exhibit Hall Free! Guided Bus Tour: includes a presentation and bus tour (about 1 hr) $10/person, ages 6+ Presentation without bus tour (30 minutes) $5/person, ages 6+ Children 5 and under Free! Veterans and…
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GBO Science Newsletter – #AAS242 Edition
GBO @ #AAS242 Find out everything there is to know about GBO at AAS 242! See a list of our latest publications, a digital swag bag, and more. Don’t forget to visit our booth in the exhibit hall!