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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.


        • Green Bank Science Center
        • Hours and Admission
        • Public Events
        • Starlight Café
        • Galaxy Gift Shop
        • Group Visits
        • Education Programs
        • Getting Here
  • 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
        • Radio Astronomer For a Day
        • Try it at home
        • Field Trips (Day visits)
        • Outreach
        • Education Resources
        • Scout Weekends
  • Science
        • Science at the Green Bank Observatory

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


        • Science News
        • Meetings & Workshops
          • Science Community Webinar
          • GBT Observer Training Workshops
        • GBT Surveys
        • Partners
        • Scientific Staff
        • Publications
  • Users Portal
        • Users Portal Page

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


        • 20 Meter
        • Green Bank Telescope at the Green Bank Observatory
        • GBT
          • Instruments
          • Proposing
          • Observing
          • Data Processing
          • Data Access
          • Training
        • Visit
        • Policies
        • Help Desk
  • Media
        • Media and Media Relations

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


        • News
        • Brand and Logo
        • Science Community Webinar
  • About
        • About the Green Bank Observatory

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

        • Interference Protection
        • History
        • Telescopes
        • Support Us
        • Careers at GBO
        • Community
        • Sustainable Living
  • Outreach

    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 […]

    2016-05-11

  • Group Reservations

    Group Reservations

    Schedule a tour to get a close-up view of our radio telescopes and enjoy the beautiful scenery our campus offers. Visit the Science Center to explore our Catching the Wave exhibit hall and learn more about the history, science, and technology of radio astronomy. Visit our Galaxy Gift Shop to browse a variety of souvenirs and educational […]

    2016-05-09

  • Science Center – OLD

    Science Center – OLD

    So Much To Do! The Green Bank Science Center offers regular tours and presentations and features the Catching the Wave Exhibit Hall, the Galaxy Gift Shop, and the Starlight Café. We recommend planning 2 hours for a full visit. Admission Science Center Admission is free! Fees are charged for public tours and some programs. Our […]

    2016-05-09

  • Science Center

    Science Center

    So Much To Do! The Green Bank Science Center offers regular tours and presentations and features the Catching the Wave Exhibit Hall, the Galaxy Gift Shop, and the Starlight Café. We recommend planning 2 hours for a full visit. Admission Science Center Admission is free! Fees are charged for public tours and some programs. Our […]

    2016-05-09

  • Radio Image Gallery

    Radio Image Gallery

    2018-09-26

  • Radio Astronomer for a Day

    The Radio Astronomer for a Day program got its start way back in 1987, when a group of teachers from across the nation “took over” the Forty Foot Radio Telescope to investigate the Universe. The Observatory quickly realized that radio astronomy projects could be the perfect foil for inquiry-based learning!  All the right ingredients are […]

    2017-03-07

  • Radio Astronomer for a Day

    The Radio Astronomer for a Day program got its start way back in 1987, when a group of teachers from across the nation “took over” the Forty Foot Radio Telescope to investigate the Universe.  The Observatory quickly realized that radio astronomy projects could be the perfect foil for inquiry-based learning!  All the right ingredients are […]

    2017-03-07

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