Namwon Aircraft & Space Observatory (남원항공우주천문대) - Sightseeing

Explanation

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.

Inquiry

+82-63-620-6900

Homepage

www.namwon.go.kr

Information Use

Years experience : Open to visitors of all ages

Experience Guide : Sun observation, star observation, video viewing, flight simulation, exhibition viewing, astronomy lectures

Contact and Information : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-63-620-6900

Parking facilities : Available

Day off : Mondays, the day after a public holiday, New Year's Day, the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) and Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day)

Hours : April-October 10:00-22:00
November-March 10:00-21:00
* Last admission 1 hr before closing
* Lunch break 12:00-13:00

More information

Admission Fees
Individuals - Adults 4,000 won / Teenagers 3,000 won / Children 2,000 won
Groups - Adults 3,500 won / Teenagers 2,500 won / Children 1,500 won

* Adults (ages 19-64) / Teenagers (ages 13-18) / Children (ages 6-12)
* 50% discount applies to senior citizens (ages 65 & over)

Restrooms
Available

Available Facilities
Exhibition halls, classroom, outdoor square

Location

48-63, Yangnim-gil, Namwon-si, Jeonbuk-do

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