Sobaeksan Optical Astronomy Observatory
소백산천문대
Nature · 639, Sobaeksan-gil, Danyang-eup, Danyang-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do
- Admission
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- Hours
- Observatory daytime visit 13:00-16:00
- Closed
- [Observatory daytime visit] Holidays
- ※ No visit permitted during events
- Parking
- Parking available
- Available
- Pets
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- Data status
- Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI · Source updated: 2024-02-28 · Collected: Not provided
Located within the Sobaeksan National Park, the Sobaeksan Optical Astronomy Observatory (SOAO) was the first astronomy observatory in Korea to install a modern telescope. SOAO is in a great location to observe the stars because it is located on the highest point of southern Korea and far away from the light pollution of cities. To enter the observatory as a private visitor, one must climb the mountain from Jungnyeong Pass or Huibangsa Temple.
In the area
Astronomical Observatories / Planetarium 1 of 14 attractions in Danyang-gun
Similar places in other regions
- Bohyunsan Optical Astronomy Observatory · Gyeongsangbuk-do
- Apsan Mountain Haeneomi Observatory · Daegu
- Hwangnyeongsan Observatory · Busan
- Starpark (Chilgapsan Astrnomical Observatory) · Chungcheongnam-do
- Sobaeksan National Park (Gyeongsangbuk-do Region) (소백산국립공원(경북)) · Gyeongsangbuk-do
Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI