Center of Korea Observatory
국토정중앙천문대
📍 127, Guktojeongjungang-ro, Yanggu-gun, Gangwon-do
Introduction
The Center of Korea Observatory in Yanggu-gun is named for its location at the center of the Korean Peninsula. It is equipped with an 80-centimeter reflecting telescope. There is also an exhibition hall providing the most recent astronomy news, a planetarium showing the night sky, and a range of hands-on programs.
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🗺 Location
127, Guktojeongjungang-ro, Yanggu-gun, Gangwon-do
✏ Details
Admission Fees
Individuals - Adults 2,000 won / Children 1,000 won
Groups - Adults 1,500 won / Children 500 won
* Adults (ages 20-64) / Children (ages 7-19)
* Groups - 30 people or more
* Free admission: Preschoolers (ages 6 & younger), senior citizens (ages 65 & older)
Restrooms
Available
Available Facilities
Observatory, celestial projection room, video room, exhibition hall, gift shop, convenience store, grass square, etc.
🔎 Information
Inquiries
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-33-480-2586
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-33-480-2586
Closed
Mondays (closed the following day if Monday is a holiday), January 1
Opening Hours
September-February 14:00-22:00 / March-August 14:00-23:00
* Last admission 1 hr before closing
* Last admission 1 hr before closing
