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Center of Korea Observatory (국토정중앙천문대)

127, Guktojeongjungang-ro, Yanggu-gun, Gangwon-do

About This Place

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.
Address
127, Guktojeongjungang-ro, Yanggu-gun, Gangwon-do
Phone
+82-33-480-2586
Website
https://www.ygtour.kr/Home/H20000/H20200/placeDetail?place_no=8&viewType=gallery&viewClass=tour&curationGroup=2&page=1&pageSize=12&order_column=1&place_class=P001
Operating Hours
September-February 14:00-22:00 / March-August 14:00-23:00 * Last admission 1 hr before closing
Closed Days
Mondays (closed the following day if Monday is a holiday), January 1
Inquiry Center
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-33-480-2586
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.
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Location

127, Guktojeongjungang-ro, Yanggu-gun, Gangwon-do

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