Explanation
The observatory not only has a 3m circular dome and sliding dome, but also a catadioptric telescope and other major equipment for space observation. Regular education program are help during school summer vacation to explain astromony concepts in relatively simple terms and to engage children with folk stories behind each constellation.
Other programs like ‘A Trip to the Space with My Daddy”, and “Weekend Family FAM Tour” are also available. In a "A Trip to Space with My Daddy” (21:00 to 24:00 daily) participants can learn how to operate a telescope and observe celestial bodies in space. The “Weekend Family FAM Tour” program opens from 10:00 to 17:00 on weekends and presents short films on astronomy and gives visitors a look at telescopes and other astrological equipment. The program is popular among elementary and middle school students from Seoul and Ilsan area.
Inquiry
+82-31-975-3245
Homepage
www.astrocamp.net (Korean only)
Information Use
Experience Guide : Experience Classroom, Exploration Classroom, Themed Classroom, Daily Astronomy Classroom, Daily Astrology experience
Contact and Information : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-31-975-3245
Parking facilities : Available
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Restrooms
Available
Location
306-176, Jungsan-ro, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do