GBO Open House (Family Science Day)

The Green Bank Telescope is turning 25! 🎉

Join us for an action-packed day of free tours, talks, family activities, and rocket launching as we celebrate 25 years of amazing discoveries with the world’s largest fully-steerable radio telescope.

🗓️ Sunday, September 7
⏰ 10:30-3:30 PM
📍 Green Bank Science Center
💰 FREE!

🚀 Rocket building with the Valley AeroSpace Team will be available until 2PM; launching begins at 2:30.

Check back for a detailed schedule of talks and activities as we get closer to the event.

https://greenbankobservatory.org/events/gbo-open-house/

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🛍️ Register in advance and receive a voucher when you check-in for 15% off one item in the Galaxy Gift Shop; valid in-store for the day of the event only.

🌕🔭 New this year! Make a weekend of it and join us the evening before, on Saturday, September 6, for a hands-on telescope workshop and Full Moon Viewing Party: https://greenbankobservatory.org/events/telescope-workshop-and-full-moon-party/

⛺️ Camping will be available onsite for those who wish to stay over (details coming soon), or check out our local Visitors Bureau for lodging in the area.

You may also like the following events from Green Bank Observatory:

• Next Thursday, 14th August, 03:30 pm, High Tech Tour in Green Bank
• Next Thursday, 14th August, 06:30 pm, Community Q&A: Green Bank WiFi in Green Bank
• Next Friday, 15th August, 01:00 pm, SETI Tour in Green Bank

Also check out other Workshops in Green Bank, Parties in Green Bank, Trips & Adventurous Activities in Green Bank.