

We are surrounded by the Monongahela National Forest. See our Visit page for Science Center hours.
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It’s always free to take an outdoor self guided tour of our site. The Green Bank Observatory, located in Green Bank, West Virginia, is home to the worlds largest fully steerable radio telescope. Tickets may also be purchased onsite the day of your visit. The NIOC is the location of electronic intelligence-gathering systems, and is today said to be a key station in the ECHELON system operated by the National. Navy 's Information Operations Command (NIOC) at Sugar Grove. The Quiet Zone also protects the antennas and receivers of the U.S. Browse ticket options and learn more at . Today, the Green Bank Observatory oversees the Quiet Zone. Please enquire in the Galaxy Gift Shop at the Science Center. While the Green Bank Observatory celebrates its one-year anniversary in October, the location itself (Green Bank) is celebrating a much longer relationship with radio astronomy. We offer Guided Bus Tours at regular intervals throughout the day.
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Please turn off all non-medical bluetooth devices when you arrive to help us minimize radio signals that interfere with our telescopes!Įlectric Vehicle charging stations (Level 1) are available! Passes are $3/day.Please watch for and observe the posted speed limits when passing through small towns.Do no rely solely on a GPS device as you may lose signal or be routed over some interesting “back country” roads!.Learn about astronomy and the mysteries of the Universe. Media contacts: NRAO Public Information Officer Dave Finley ude. The Green Bank Observatory is home to one of the largest fully steerable telescopes in the world Visit our Science Center to take a bus tour, explore our exhibits, gift shop, and cafe. There is no cell service here! We highly recommend downloading a map to your phone, printing your directions to bring with you, and/or having an atlas or paper map. The Green Bank Observatory is a facility of the National Science Foundation and is operated by Associated Universities, Inc.

Green Bank Observatory is located in Pocahontas County, West Virginia in the heart of the National Radio Quiet Zone. Some people think getting here is half the fun! We guarantee a scenic ride.
