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.y1770401527rotav1770401527resbo1770401527bg@sn1770401527oitav1770401527reser1770401527 Tours, Events and Visiting Information:  Green Bank Science Center; (304) 456-2150; gro.y1770401527rotav1770401527resbo1770401527bg@sn1770401527oitav1770401527reser1770401527 Public RFI Questions:  Interference Protection Group; (304) 456-2011; ude.o1770401527arn@e1770401527cnere1770401527fretn1770401527i1770401527 NRQZ Coordination: (304)456-2107; ude.o1770401527arn@z1770401527qrn1770401527

Home » Education » For Students – Research STEM research opportunities for students of most ages – from grade three to graduate school! Some require your presence onsite, but we also have online opportunities.