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 their overnight adventure. There has been such a huge demand for Boy…

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 a provided fire ring, and wood that you gather on site. The…

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 formal and informal educational programs. The site staff use these assets to…

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.y1782393316rotav1782393316resbo1782393316bg@sn1782393316oitav1782393316reser1782393316 Tours, Events and Visiting Information:  Green Bank Science Center; (304) 456-2150; gro.y1782393316rotav1782393316resbo1782393316bg@sn1782393316oitav1782393316reser1782393316 Public RFI Questions:  Interference Protection Group; (304) 456-2011; ude.o1782393316arn@e1782393316cnere1782393316fretn1782393316i1782393316 NRQZ Coordination: (304)456-2107; ude.o1782393316arn@z1782393316qrn1782393316

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.

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 observing with the GBT. Student Research Opportunities STEM research opportunities for students…

Home » Education »  Outreach The Education and Public Outreach Team leads a variety of outreach programs. When and where we can, we would love to participate in your STEM event whether in person or virtually. If you are a K-12 teacher in West Virginia, we encourage you to take advantage of our Science Public Outreach Team, a group of enthusiastic undergraduate students who deliver interactive presentations and hands-on activities…