OWL-Net observatory, Mt. Bohyun

High on Bohyunsan in North Gyeongsang Province, this OWL-Net observatory shares its mountain with one of South Korea's most important astronomical facilities.

About OWL-Net Observatory, Mt. Bohyun

The station is part of the Bohyunsan Optical Astronomy Observatory (BOAO), established in 1996, whose 1.8-metre reflecting telescope is Korea's largest optical instrument. This OWL-Net node serves as South Korea's primary station in the global network of satellite-tracking observatories run by the Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute (KASI).

History

BOAO was established in 1996, and the mountain has hosted serious astronomical work ever since; the OWL-Net station was added later as South Korea's home base within the wider five-station tracking network.

Telescopes & research

Alongside BOAO's landmark 1.8-metre reflector, the OWL-Net installation uses the network's standard 0.5-metre Ritchey-Chretien telescope and 4K CCD camera to track Korean satellites and monitor orbital debris as part of the wider OWL-Net system.

Location & getting there

The site sits on Bohyunsan in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea, in Asia - a mountain location chosen for its clear skies and distance from city lights. Use the map on this page for directions.

Visiting OWL-Net Observatory, Mt. Bohyun

BOAO is operated by KASI as a research facility; public visiting arrangements are not confirmed here, so check KASI's official channels before planning a trip.

See your named star from here

A mountain that already hosts Korea's largest optical telescope is a fitting place to imagine a star you have named through Star Register. Look up its coordinates in the star catalogue.