Radio telescope tour

We will again have a tour of the National Radio Astronomy Observatory's facilities at Green Bank, West Virginia.

The 2011 tour will be a "behind-the-scenes" tour, so participants will get to visit labs and the telescope control room--locations that are normally off-limits to the public!

IMPORTANT NOTE: Cameras are welcome at NRAO. In order to prevent radio-frequency interference to observations in progress, the observatory prohibits the use of digital cameras (and electronics-laden film cameras) in some locations close to the telescopes. Bring a simple film camera if you'd like to get some pictures up close to the instruments.

Returning for 2011! - Radiotelescope Observing

NOVAC has arranged for access to NRAO's 40-foot educational dish on Saturday, August 27. Participants will stay overnight at NRAO and return to the main AHSP site Sunday morning. No prior radioastronomy experience is required; NRAO will provide instruction and support. Space is very limited!

Pictures from a prior year's tour