Kyung Hee Astronomical Observatory
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Kyung Hee Astronomical Observatory is owned and operated by Kyung Hee University in Giheung-gu, Yongin, South Korea.
About Kyung Hee Astronomical Observatory
The observatory operates as part of Kyung Hee University, giving students and visitors access to serious research-grade equipment rather than a purely recreational setup.
Telescopes & research
Its primary instrument is a 76cm Ritchey-Chrétien telescope, installed in October 1992. On 18 April 1997, astronomers using the observatory discovered a variable star through systematic photometric monitoring, later named the "Kyung Hee Star" - the first variable star ever discovered in South Korea.
Location & getting there
The observatory is located in Giheung-gu, Yongin, South Korea, within reach of the wider Seoul metropolitan area.
Visiting Kyung Hee Astronomical Observatory
Check the observatory's official website, khao.khu.ac.kr, for current public access and opening hours before planning a visit.
See your named star from here
An observatory that discovered South Korea's first variable star is a fitting place to search for a star named through Star Register. Explore the naming packages or find its exact coordinates in the star catalogue ahead of your trip.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check the official website and Google Maps for current times before you travel.
