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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Eclipse Viewing Party 2024

Eclipse Viewing Party 2024

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Recent Press Releases

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News Release

Astronomers Discover Most Massive Neutron Star—or Least Massive Black Hole

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Massive Gas Clouds Escape Center of Milky Way

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Mystery of Star Formation Revealed by Hearts of Molecular Clouds

News Release

Astronomers Accidentally Discover Dark Primordial Galaxy

GBO Events

Full Events Calendar

24 April

Science Events

Wednesday

Science Community Webinar

1:00 pm – 1:30 pm

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26 April

Public Events

Friday

SETI Tour

1:00 pm – 3:45 pm

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04 May

Public Events

Saturday

Monthly Star Party

9:00 pm – 10:00 pm

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08 May

Science Events

Wednesday

Science Community Webinar

1:00 pm – 1:30 pm

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Telescopes

More about our telescopes

Green Bank Telescope

20 Meter

40 Foot