News Feature – National Radio Astronomy Observatory

GBO Telescope in the distance with mountain line and sunburst

NSF NRAO Announces Jansky Fellows

The NRAO Jansky Fellowship Program is designed to support outstanding early-career scientists and engineers in conducting independent research related…

Black Hole Jets Reveal New Insights into the Most Powerful Phenomena in the Universe

An international team of astronomers has made significant strides in understanding the mysterious jets emanating from supermassive black holes…

New Interim Director for the NSF Green Bank Observatory

The U.S. National Science Foundation National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NSF NRAO) has named an interim director for the NSF…

A Stellar Farewell: Dr. James Jackson Retires as Director of NSF Green Bank Observatory

Dr. James “Jim” Jackson is stepping down from his role as Director of the U.S. National Science Foundation Green…

NRAO and GBO Have Lots to Share at AAS 244

The American Astronomical Society (AAS) will hold its 244th Meeting June 9 – 13 in Madison, Wisconsin. The National…

Mobile Planetariums Bring the Stars to You

In the United States, only 1 child in 5 has seen the Milky Way. With the growth of outdoor…

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