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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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  • 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
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        • Try it at home
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  • Science
        • Science at the Green Bank Observatory

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


        • Science News
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  • Users Portal
        • Users Portal Page

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


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        • Media and Media Relations

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


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  • About
        • About the Green Bank Observatory

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

        • Interference Protection
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        • Careers at GBO
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    2018-11-16

  • Scout Weekends

    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 […]

    2017-03-14

  • Green Bank Observer Vol 1, Issue 1

    Print version – Observer Newsletter Q1 IN THIS ISSUE Director’s Notes Upcoming Events News History Meet the Staff Career Opportunities Director’s Notes Welcome to the first issue of The Observer, the Green Bank Observatory’s quarterly newsletter.  As many of you are aware, after almost 60 years in the National Radio Astronomy Observatory, we have branched […]

    2017-01-04

  • Scout Weekends

    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 […]

    2016-11-15

  • Partnerships in Education

    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 […]

    2016-10-13

  • Contact

    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.y1746820924rotav1746820924resbo1746820924bg@sn1746820924oitav1746820924reser1746820924 Tours, Events and Visiting Information:  Green Bank Science Center; (304) 456-2150; gro.y1746820924rotav1746820924resbo1746820924bg@sn1746820924oitav1746820924reser1746820924 Public RFI Questions:  Interference Protection Group; (304) 456-2011; ude.o1746820924arn@e1746820924cnere1746820924fretn1746820924i1746820924 NRQZ Coordination: (304)456-2107; ude.o1746820924arn@z1746820924qrn1746820924

    2016-05-16

  • Student Research Opportunities

    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.

    2016-05-11

  • For Students – Research – OLD

    Home » Education » For Students – Research Training & Workshops Single Dish Training Workshop For students, post-docs, and experts in other fields of astronomy to gain both knowledge and practical experience of the techniques and applications of single-dish radio astronomy. Observer Training Workshop intended for experienced astronomers who need to learn the specifics of […]

    2016-05-11

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