Green Bank Observatory

Category: Observatory

Address: 155 Observatory Rd, Green Bank, WV 24944, USA

Phone: +13044562011

Reviews

Chris Kessinger

Aug 4, 2022

Horrible experience. Staff was very unpleasant. Have to pay to even browse their shop. 😪 We asked to come in the Air Conditioned Gift Shop to use the restroom after a 4 1/2 hour drive, and they wouldn't even make an exception for an 82 year old diabetic man. She pointed to the Portable Toilet in the parking lot. It was 95 degrees that day. We love everything about the little town, but I will never recommend anyone stop here and expect a friendly face. So sad, because everyone else on our trip to Green Bank were wonderful people.

Matthew McKeown

May 17, 2022

We attended the Lunar Eclipse event. The staff is AMAZING! This place is one you should definitely visit!!

Analis Amaro

Dec 7, 2021

Loved this tour! The GBT is gigantic! If you're interested at all in space and science/tech, I would stop here.

Shawn Silver

Jul 18, 2021

The Science Center is equipped with many interactive displays which are fun for kids and educational for any age group. The bus tour is a great value priced at only $10. Also, a six mile side trip off state rt. 92 will take you to Cass Railroad where you will find a working steam locomotive and many amenities for tourists. Together, the two attractions will fill an entire day with past, present, and futuristic fun for all.

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Questions & Answers

How come at snowshoe there is no cell phone coverage is it because of the observation?

Nicolas Donohue | Jun 30, 2020
tek428 | Jul 1, 2020

Probably so. There is a large quiet zone in that are. No cell towers are permitted.

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How many giant telescope dishes are there at Greenbank?

Steve Hoefs | Nov 2, 2020
Todd Esola-Gyongyosi | Nov 3, 2020

I believe they have 5 but they have 2 that are rather large. The biggest being obviously the one you can see driving near the area. We found it interesting that they can link 3 of them together to make a bigger radio telescope. If you go there they still have a walking tour that starts at the visitor center with a paper that explains the different equipment they have

How much is the entrance cost ?

Dennis Duran | Sep 3, 2020
Rich Aquilia | Sep 4, 2020

It was closed when we visited. Sorry I don't know

What's the deal on hunting?

Herb Abendroth | Jun 30, 2020
Bill Means | Jul 1, 2020

There is an annual drawing on a very limited number of permits for hunting. You are assigned a very specific area, individually on which to hunt. Probably get more info from the WVDNR website. 1 304 456-2011 to the observatory may get you some answers.

how much many does a typical astronamer make

Trevor Carl | Jun 30, 2020
MARY | Jul 1, 2020

Trevor Carl is trying to say 'how much money does a typical astronomer make' you need to Google that question Trevor Carl

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How much is tours

Melissa Jarrells | Jun 30, 2020
R Hunter | Jul 1, 2020

I would call and ask

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Are you open this Friday?

Craig Duncan | Jul 1, 2019
Sarah Haden | Jul 2, 2019

Yes they are. Tours are hourly. 9-6

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