Center of Korea Observatory (국토정중앙천문대)
Gangwon · 127, Guktojeongjungang-ro, Yanggu-gun, Gangwon-do
Hours
September-February 14:00-22:00 / March-August 14:00-23:00 * Last admission 1 hr before closing
September-February 14:00-22:00 / March-August 14:00-23:00 * Last admission 1 hr before closing
Address
127, Guktojeongjungang-ro, Yanggu-gun, Gangwon-do
127, Guktojeongjungang-ro, Yanggu-gun, Gangwon-do
Overview
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.
Location
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Info: • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-33-480-2586
Best Time to Visit
South Korea has four distinct seasons. Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) are the most popular times to visit. Summer brings humidity and occasional typhoons, while winter is cold but great for ski resorts and festivals.
Frequently Asked Questions
September-February 14:00-22:00 / March-August 14:00-23:00 * Last admission 1 hr before closing
Mondays (closed the following day if Monday is a holiday), January 1
• 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
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