[Gangwon-do] Center of Korea Observatory (국토정중앙천문대)
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Center of Korea Observatory (국토정중앙천문대)’.
💡 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.
📋 Detailed Information
| 📍 Address | 127, Guktojeongjungang-ro, Yanggu-gun, Gangwon-do (Zipcode: 24556) |
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| 📞 Phone | +82-33-480-2586 |
| 🌐 Website | www.ygtour.kr |
| Operating Hours | September-February 14:00-22:00 / March-August 14:00-23:00 * Last admission 1 hr before closing |
| Day Off | Mondays (closed the following day if Monday is a holiday), January 1 |
| Inquiries and Information | • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-33-480-2586 |
📝 Additional Information
[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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Source: Korea Tourism Organization
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