Gokseong Seomjingang Astronomical Observatory (곡성섬진강천문대)

Contact Information

Address

1234 Seomjingang-ro, Gurye-eup, Gurye-gun, Jeollanam-do

Website

https://www.gokseong.go.kr/star//

Overview

Gokseong Seomjingang Astronomical Observatory is an astronomical observatory located along the Seomjingang River, equipped with a 600mm astronomical telescope and various other telescopes. It features a Main Observatory, Auxiliary Observatory, and an Planetarium for observing stars and the sun. Experience facilities include a 4D & VR Theater, VR Gyroscope, Space Elevator, and a Children's Experience Center.

Operating Hours

14:00-22:00 (Last admission 21:00)

Closed Days

Mondays, New Year's Day, Day of Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day), Holidays

Facilities & Accessibility

Parking

Available

Facilities & Services

Available Facilities

Planetarium, Main observatory, Children's experience center

Admission Fees

Adults 4,000 won / Teenagers 3,000 won / Children 2,000 won

Gokseong Seomjingang Astronomical Observatory (곡성섬진강천문대)

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Gokseong Seomjingang Astronomical Observatory (곡성섬진강천문대)

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