Housing and the NRAO site


The NRAO Green Bank

The NRAO Green Bank site consists of a 2700 acre tract located between the villages of Green Bank on the south and Arbovale on the north, and the Monongahela National Forest on the west. Although the Observatory's mailing address is Green Bank, the main campus of buildings is closer to Arbovale. Most of the Observatory staff members work in the Jansky Laboratory. A number of others work in theMachine Shop and Plant Maintenance / Works area. The site includes a cafeteria and residence hall, and a recreation area. Find NRAO site map here.

Housing

The Observatory maintains 24 family-sized rental houses, and is constructiong 5 new townhomes for its professional staff. The houses are marked on the site map. Rental rates are set to be comparable to the private rates in this region of West Virginia. The availability of Observatory houses varies, and can be discussed with the site Business Administration Office.

There are 5579 housing units in Pocahontas County and 1346 are located in the Green Bank area. The availability of private rental housing in the area varies, as does the real estate sales market. The site Business Administration office can be of assistance in locating properties to rent and in suggesting real estate agents.

Connect with NRAO

The National Radio Astronomy Observatory and Green Bank Observatory are facilities of the U.S. National Science Foundation operated under cooperative agreement by Associated Universities, Inc.

Founded in 1956, the NRAO provides state-of-the-art radio telescope facilities for use by the international scientific community. NRAO telescopes are open to all astronomers regardless of institutional or national affiliation. Observing time on NRAO telescopes is available on a competitive basis to qualified scientists after evaluation of research proposals on the basis of scientific merit, the capability of the instruments to do the work, and the availability of the telescope during the requested time. NRAO also provides both formal and informal programs in education and public outreach for teachers, students, the general public, and the media.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent federal agency created by Congress in 1950 "to promote the progress of science; to advance the national health, prosperity, and welfare; to secure the national defense..."

AUI collaborates with the scientific community and research sponsors to plan, build, and operate cutting-edge facilities. We cultivate excellence, deliver value, enhance education, and engage the public.