Chosen as a government funded project, Namwon Aircraft & Space Observatory was granted 4.6 billion won by the Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning in 2006 for project development. The three-story observatory, with a total area of 6,532 square meters, has an exhibition hall showing the history of space aviation, an aviation experience hall, and a 10-meter-wide dome showing images of the night sky. The secondary observatory is equipped with a 600 millimeter telecope and other astronomical telescopes ranging in focal length from 125 millimeter to 350 millimeter for observing Namwon's night sky. In addition to the telecopes, retired combat planes from the air force, including the main fighter plane Phantom from the 1970s, are displayed outside. Namwon Aircraft & Space Observatory offers programs such as tours and experience programs for groups. These include a 4D film experience of the sun and celestial bodies, a virtual aviation experience, and lectures about astronomy, all of which can accommodate up to 120 people per session. A variety of classroom learning activities are also offered in the summer to attract more visitors.
information
- Admission Fees Individuals - Adults 4 000 Won Teenagers 3 Children 2 Br Groups 500 1 Ages 19-64 13-18 6-12 50 Discount Applies To Senior Citizens 65 Over
- Restrooms Available
- Available Facilities Exhibition Halls Classroom Outdoor Square
- Experience age Open To Visitors Of All Ages
- Experience guide Sun Observation Star Video Viewing Flight Simulation Exhibition Astronomy Lectures
- Inquiry and guidance 1330 Travel Hotline 82-2-1330 Br Korean English Japanese Chinese Br For More Info 82-63-620-6900
- Parking facilities Available
- Rest day Mondays The Day After A Public Holiday New Year S Day Of Seollal Lunar And Chuseok Korean Thanksgiving
- Hours of operation April-october 10 00-22 00 Br November-march 00-21 Last Admission 1 Hr Before Closing Lunch Break 12 00-13
location
48-63, Yangnim-gil, Namwon-si, Jeollabuk-do