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.

Painting the Giant: NSF Green Bank Telescope Gets Critical Makeover

Painting the Giant: NSF Green Bank Telescope Gets Critical Makeover

Recent Press Releases

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Painting the Giant: NSF Green Bank Telescope Gets Critical Makeover

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“There are 4 people in those pixels.” NSF Green Bank Observatory Shares Images, Data From Artemis II Mission

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Pocahontas County Students Shine at Science Fair — With a Little Help from the NSF Green Bank Observatory

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NSF Green Bank Telescope Tunes in to Artemis II

GBO Events

Full Events Calendar

14 May

Public Events

Thursday

Guided Site Tour – 10:00 a.m.

10:00 am

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14 May

Public Events

Thursday

Guided Site Tour – Noon

12:00 pm

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14 May

Public Events

Thursday

Guided Site Tour – 2:00 pm

2:00 pm

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14 May

Thursday

High Tech tours – 2026

3:30 pm – 5:00 pm

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Telescopes

More about our telescopes

Green Bank Telescope

20 Meter

40 Foot