Byeolmaro Observatory
별마로천문대
Nature · 397 Cheonmundae-gil, Yeongwol-eup, Yeongwol-gun, Gangwon-do
- Admission
- Not provided
- Hours
- [Advance reservation required]
- October-March 14:00-22:00
- April-September 15:00-23:00
- Closed
- Mondays, the day after a public holiday, January 1, Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) holidays
- * Observatory subject to closure due to on-site circumstances
- Parking
- Parking available
- Available (Free)
- Pets
- Not provided
- Accessibility
- Not provided
- Data status
- Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI · Source updated: 2025-08-07 · Collected: Not provided
Byeolmaro is a public astronomical observatory built on the peak of Bongnaesan Mountain (alt. 799.8 m) in Yeongwol. The term "Byeolmaro" combines the words byeol (star), ma (peak) and ro (peaceful). Together, they collectively represent the wish to view stars in a clean and peaceful environment. The observatory has a variety of telescopes, including one with a diameter of 80 centimeters. The observatory also has accommodation facilities, audio & visual rooms, and a lecture hall, making it suitable for educational programs.
In the area
Astronomical Observatories / Planetarium 1 of 16 attractions in Yeongwol-gun
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Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI