Address1234 Seomjingang-ro, Gurye-eup, Gurye-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
AreaJeonnam-Gwangju
TypeTourist attraction
Times14:00-22:00 (Last admission 21:00)
ClosedMondays, New Year's Day, Day of Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day), Holidays
Phone+82-61-363-8528
Websitehttps://www.gokseong.go.kr/star//
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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.

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Source: Korea Tourism Organization (TourAPI). Listing generated 2026-08-27 16:37 UTC; details can change — check the official page before you go.