Center of Korea Observatory (국토정중앙천문대)
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.
Introduction Information
- Opening Hours
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September-February 14:00-22:00 / March-August 14:00-23:00
* Last admission 1 hr before closing - Holiday
- Mondays (closed the following day if Monday is a holiday), January 1
- Inquiries
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• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-33-480-2586
- Admission Fees
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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.
Gangwon-do Yanggu-gun Weather Rating
- 2025-04-13 Poor
- Not recommended for outdoor activities
- 2025-04-14 Poor
- Not recommended for outdoor activities
- 2025-04-15 Poor
- Not recommended for outdoor activities
- 2025-04-16 Fair
- Caution advised
- 2025-04-17 Good
- Suitable for outdoor tourism
- 2025-04-18 Poor
- Not recommended for outdoor activities
- 2025-04-19 Poor
- Not recommended for outdoor activities
- Initial Registration Date
- 2012-12-04 01:04
- Last Updated
- 2021-08-12 00:02
- Inquiry
- +82-33-480-2586
- Homepage
- www.ygtour.kr
- Address
- [24556] 127, Guktojeongjungang-ro, Yanggu-gun, Gangwon-do
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A nearby travel spot