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Kangwon National University Observatory

South Korea · Asia
✦ 37.8718, 127.7415

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About this observatory

Kangwon National University Observatory is an astronomical observatory attached to Kangwon National University in Gangwon Province, South Korea.

About Kangwon National University Observatory

Little detailed information about this observatory's instruments or history is publicly available. It is associated with Kangwon National University and serves the university's home region of Gangwon Province in South Korea.

Location & getting there

The observatory is located in Gangwon Province, in the northeastern part of South Korea, a mountainous region known for its clear inland skies.

Visiting Kangwon National University Observatory

We don't have confirmed visiting details for this observatory. If you're planning a trip, check with Kangwon National University directly or search current listings before you travel.

See your named star from here

Wherever you view the sky from, a named star comes with real coordinates you can look up in our star catalogue and search for with any stargazing app, including from Gangwon Province's inland skies.

Opening hours

Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.

Frequently asked questions
It is located in Gangwon Province, South Korea, associated with Kangwon National University.
Confirmed public visiting information isn't available; contact the university directly for current access details.
It functions as the university's astronomical observatory, though detailed public information about its research and equipment is limited.
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