Deokheung Optical Astronomy Observatory
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Deokheung Optical Astronomy Observatory sits in South Jeolla province in South Korea, combining youth science education with genuine professional-grade astronomical research.
About Deokheung Optical Astronomy Observatory
The observatory is operated by South Korea's National Youth Science Center and sits at an elevation of about 81 metres. Despite its educational mission, it is equipped for serious observational work: a 1-metre telescope fitted with the SOPHIA instrument, a 2k by 2k imager with a 13.2 by 13.2 arcminute field of view.
Telescopes & research
The 1-metre telescope is used for professional astronomical observations, including monitoring gamma-ray bursts and contributing to collaborative research through the GECKO observation network.
Location & getting there
Deokheung Optical Astronomy Observatory is located in South Jeolla province, South Korea.
Visiting Deokheung Optical Astronomy Observatory
As a National Youth Science Center facility, it is primarily oriented toward science education programmes. Check with the center directly for current visiting arrangements before travelling.
See your named star from here
A facility built to track gamma-ray bursts is a reminder of how much is happening in the sky above us. Name a star with Star Register and explore the star catalogue to find a star of your own near South Korea.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.
