Green Bank Observatory - Green Bank, West Virginia - Astronomical Observatories on Waymarking.com

The Green Bank Observatory is an astronomical observatory and it operates 4 telescopes including the Robert C. Byrd Green Bank Telescope which is the largest fully steerable radio telescope in the world. Established by the National Science Foundation in 1956, it now an independent institution since 2016.

Telescopes:
Green Bank Telescope
140 Foot Telescope
20 Meter Telescope
40 Foot Telescope

There is a visitor center and tours offered

Observatory Purpose: Research Optical / Infrared Telescopes?: No Radio Telescopes?: Yes Solar Telescopes?: No Open to the Public?: Yes Is this a Club Observatory?: No Public Viewing Allowed?: Yes Active Observatory?: Active Number of Telescopes or Antennas: 3 to 5 Site URL: [Web Link] Year Dedicated or Opened: 1956 Altitude (meters): 818

Visit Instructions:
Note the time of day of your visit, and your own photo of your favorite part of the observatory. This might be the view from the observatory, picture of your favorite building or favorite exhibit. (Be mindful of flash photography rules!)

If you participated in an observing session, let everyone know what you saw!

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