Green Bank Observatory - Home of the GBT

Visit
- - - 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.
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
Users Portal
- - - Users Portal Page
      
      In this section observers will find information for using our telescopes.
Media
- - - Media and Media Relations
      
      Find news, updates, and information for the media – including information on media visits and public photography on site.
About
- - - About the Green Bank Observatory
      
      Learn more about our history and our facility in the sections below.

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Cosmic Chemistry Breakthrough: Largest Aromatic Molecule Found in Deep Space

Cosmic Chemistry Breakthrough: Largest Aromatic Molecule Found in Deep Space

NSF’s ongoing technical coordination with satellite constellation operators

NSF’s ongoing technical coordination with satellite constellation operators

When aliens call, who will answer the phone?

When aliens call, who will answer the phone?

A Sign in Space – Contact meets Community

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Recent Press Releases

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News Release

Cosmic Chemistry Breakthrough: Largest Aromatic Molecule Found in Deep Space

News Release

NSF’s ongoing technical coordination with satellite constellation operators

News Release

Black Hole Jets Reveal New Insights into the Most Powerful Phenomena in the Universe

News Release

Black Hole Explorer Hopes to Reveal New Details of Supermassive Black Holes

GBO Events

Full Events Calendar

20 June

Public Events

Friday

SETI Tour

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

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25 – 28 June

Public Events

Wednesday

green bank star quest

8:00 am – 10:00 pm

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27 June

Public Events

Friday

SETI Tour

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

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29 June – 04 July

Green Bank Observatory

Sunday

Astrobio Teacher Workshop Last Few Tickets

All Day

Green Bank, WV

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Telescopes

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Green Bank Telescope

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