Songam Space Center, set against the gorgeous backdrop of nearby Jangheung Park, Yangju-si, Gyeonggi-do, is one of the largest space themed parks in Korea. Situated on Gyeomyeongsan Mountain at around 440 meters above the sea level, the observatory (B1-3F) features a main telescope that was locally developed and allows visitors to see the stars even during the day. The observatory is part of Stars Valley, which consists of three different buildings: the Space Center, Star House, and Songam Observatory. Newton Center, a main observatory center of Songsam Observatory has a 600 milimeter Ritchey-Chretien reflecting telescope allowing for clear and convenient observation of the stars. Galilei Center, a sub-observatory facility has seven telescopes including reflecting, catadioptric and refracting telescopes, as well as a CCD camera, digital camera, intermediate telescope and other observation aid devices. Facilities at the observatory include the Challenger Learning Center, a Digital Planetarium, and Star House, a four-story accommodation/training facility. There are also two cable cars, each of which can hold as many as 33 people.
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- Restrooms Available
- Available Facilities Songam Astronomical Observatory Main Telescope Newton Hall Auxiliary Galilee Br Space Center Challenger Running Digital Planetarium Cable Car Station Star House Cafeteria Sky Garden Guest Room Multimedia Lecture Stars Kitchen Italian Restaurant
- Facility Utilization Fees Star Ticket Adults 32 000 Won Children 28 Preschoolers 25 Br Observatory 23 21 Planetarium 10 9 8 Group Reservations 82-31-894-6000 Refer To The Homepage For More Information.
- Admission Fees 5 000 Won Br Admission Only. Other Charges May Apply. Group Reservations 82-31-894-6000
- Reservation Info. For Natives Prior-reservation Required For Group Visitors Or Facility Usage
- Inquiry and guidance 1330 Travel Hotline 82-2-1330 Br Korean English Japanese Chinese For More Info 82-31-894-6000
- Parking facilities Available
- Rest day Sunday-friday
- Hours of operation Saturdays 11 00-19 00
location
103, Gwonnyul-ro 185beon-gil, Yangju-si, Gyeonggi-do