Point of interest
Green Bank Observatory
25 locals recommend
Tips from locals
Jessie
January 14, 2022
Looking for a fun daytrip? Check out the Green Bank Observatory. You won't be disappointed.
Tammy
August 8, 2020
For the science nerds like me - it's a bit of a drive from here but definitely doable in a day - and worth the effort if you're into this kind of thing. Think Jodi Foster in Contact!
Christina
September 28, 2021
Tallest, fully articulating telescope in the world.
Olivia
May 4, 2021
Largest telescope in the nation! Educational & activities for all ages!
Jennifer And Rodney
May 16, 2022
The Greenbank Observatory is one of the world's premier astronomical observatories. This radio telescopes tune in to the whispers of the universe, day and night. Here in Pocahontas County, we boast some out of this world adventure – literally! Play astronomer for the day. Discover how radio astronomers learn about the universe by stopping in Green Bank Observatory’s Science Center, going behind the scenes with a High Tech Tour or getting up close and personal with the Green Bank Telescope (the world’s largest steerable telescope). With daily tours, Green Bank Observatory gives you the chance to discover the world of radio astronomy. Exploring the universe is no easy feat, so you’ll want to fuel up – check out the Starlight Cafe, where you can enjoy wraps, sandwiches, hand-dipped ice cream and more. While you’re there, stop in the Galaxy Gift Shop to snag some “stellar” gifts, apparel and WV artisan souvenirs. Green Bank Observatory is located in the National Radio Quiet Zone, a 13,000 square mile region if minimized radio signal interference designated by the US Government in 1958 to create a safe haven for radio astronomy. Observatory Mission: We are here to discover black holes, stellar birth, pulsars, Hubble constant, big bang energy, universe expansion, and the origins of life. To See the Unseen. We are here to harness the power of radio waves to explore astronomy. To Foster Innovation and Curiosity. We are here to escape from the noise and learn, share, teach. We are on the pursuit of knowledge… and talk about Einstein’s General Theory of Relativity, too. To Educate. We are here to encourage your sense of wonder for the unknown beyond our planet.
The Greenbank Observatory is one of the world's premier astronomical observatories. This radio telescopes tune in to the whispers of the universe, day and night. Here in Pocahontas County, we boast some out of this world adventure – literally! Play astronomer for the day. Discover how radio as…
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Location
155 Observatory Rd
Green Bank, WV