Gimhae Astronomical Observatory opened on February 1, 2002 as part of the Millennium Commemorative Project that started in December 1998. It was built to satisfy the general public’s curiosity about the universe and celestial bodies, inspire young people, and give everyone a unique, memorable experience. The observatory is shaped like an egg, in memory of the legend of King Kim Suro, the founder of the Garak Kingdom, according to which the king was born from an egg. It is said that the queen of King Suro, Heo Hwang-ok, was a princess from the Indian country of Ayuta. Since sophisticated navigation equipment had yet to be invented, it can be assumed that she found her way to the Garak Kingdom by following the stars. It is also said that a prince of the Garak Kingdom built an observatory on the highest point of a mud fortress in Jinrye in order to make astronomical observations. The place is still referred to as Bibidan, which means a place to watch the stars. These historical facts indicate the stars were very important to the Gaya, an ancient kingdom established mainly in the Gimhae area. The peak of Bunseongsan Mountain, where the observatory is located, offers sweeping views of the entire area of Gimhae. The night sky of Gimhae offers a breathtaking sight.
information
- Admission Fees Free
- Available Facilities Exhibition Building Br Exhibition Hall Planetarium Administrative Office Observatory Observation Room 1 2 Subsidiary Observation
- Reservation Info. For Natives Online Reservation Same-day Not Accepted .
- Experience guide Constellation Program Astronomical Observation Telescope Handling
- Inquiry and guidance 1330 Travel Hotline 82-2-1330 Br Korean English Japanese Chinese For More Info 82-55-337-3785
- Parking facilities Available
- Rest day Mondays Or The Following Day If Monday Is A Holiday New Year S Day
- Hours of operation 14 00-22 00 Last Admission Is 30 Minutes Before Closing
location
254, Gaya thema-gil, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do