Gokseong Seomjingang Astronomical Observatory
곡성섬진강천문대
Nature · 1234 Seomjingang-ro, Gurye-eup, Gurye-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
Nearby stations and stops
- Bus stop 가정역(하행) · straight-line 353m
- Bus stop 가정역 · straight-line 363m
Straight-line distance; the actual walk is longer · Data as of 2025-10-31
Source: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport nationwide bus stop locations
- Admission
- Not provided
- Hours
- 14:00-22:00 (Last admission 21:00)
- Closed
- Mondays, New Year's Day, Day of Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day), Holidays
- Parking
- Parking available
- Available
- Pets
- Not provided
- Accessibility
- Not provided
- Data status
- Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI · Source updated: 2026-06-30 · Collected: Not provided
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.
In the area
Astronomical Observatories / Planetarium 1 of 10 attractions in Gurye-gun
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Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI