OWL-Net observatory, Daedeok
Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics
In the Daedeok area of Daejeon, South Korea, this OWL-Net observatory doubles as the nerve center for a satellite-tracking network that spans five continents.
About OWL-Net Observatory, Daedeok
The station is run by the Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute (KASI), whose headquarters at 776 Daedeokdae-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, controls and coordinates all five OWL-Net observatories worldwide. A Network Scheduling System generates the daily observation commands sent out to every station in the network, including this one.
Telescopes & research
Like its counterparts in Israel, Mongolia, Morocco, and elsewhere in South Korea, the Daedeok station is built around a 0.5-metre Ritchey-Chretien telescope with a 4K CCD camera, part of the OWL-Net system dedicated to tracking Korean satellites and space debris.
Location & getting there
The observatory is located in the Daedeok area of Daejeon, in South Korea's technology-research heartland, within Asia. Use the map on this page for exact directions.
Visiting OWL-Net Observatory, Daedeok
As KASI's operational hub for a scientific satellite-tracking network, the site is not set up as a general tourist attraction; those with a specific interest should contact KASI directly for current visiting information.
See your named star from here
A facility built to coordinate the tracking of moving satellites is also a fitting place to think about the fixed position of a star you have named through Star Register. Check its exact coordinates in the star catalogue.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.
