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Tag: astronomy

While Aiming for Massive Gas Cloud, Astronomers Spot Differences in Thickness of Milky Way Galaxy

Scientist from U.S. National Science Foundation’s Green Bank Observatory reveal parts of inner galaxy may be thinner than outer galaxy

June 11, 2024
Five Decades of Groundbreaking Millimeter Astronomy—From Discovering Molecules in Space to Imaging New Solar Systems

Associated Universities, Inc. (AUI) and the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) have awarded the 2023 Karl G. Jansky Lectureship to Dr. Paul A. Vanden Bout, Senior Scientist, Emeritus at NRAO. The Jansky Lectureship is an honor established by the trustees of AUI to recognize outstanding contributions to the advancement of radio astronomy.

October 12, 2023
WVU Astrophysicist, Dr. Maura Mclaughlin, presents on behalf of NANOGrav at National Science Foundation (NSF) Meeting

Story by Elizabeth Rhodes

July 31, 2023
Summer Science Newsletter (Special Edition for June #AAS240)

June 9, 2022
Green Bank Observatory Science Newsletter, Winter 2022

January 12, 2022
Observatory Scientists Share Latest Research

Our scientists are in demand! Several are being featured on podcasts and other digital media.

October 21, 2021
“Astronomy is a gateway science.” Green Bank Observatory’s Newest Scientist Brings the Stars to You

In today’s challenging times, we should all celebrate the positive. The Green Bank Observatory welcomes a new member to its scientific team, Dr. Will Armentrout.

April 2, 2020
Visit Us This Summer

The Green Bank Observatory is open for summer with expanded hours for the Science Center, Starlight Cafe, Tours, and Gift Shop!

June 28, 2019