Byeolmaro Observatory (별마로천문대)

Byeolmaro Observatory is a world-class astronomical facility situated atop Mount Bonghwa in Yeongwol County, South Korea. The name “Byeolmaro” translates to “a peaceful peak for stargazing,” and it perfectly encapsulates the observatory’s mission: to provide visitors with an unforgettable experience of the night sky.

Equipped with a variety of powerful telescopes, including a 1-meter primary telescope, Byeolmaro Observatory offers visitors the opportunity to observe celestial objects such as planets, stars, nebulae, and galaxies. Guided by expert astronomers, visitors can learn about the universe and its wonders while enjoying breathtaking views of the night sky.

Beyond the telescopes, Byeolmaro Observatory also features a planetarium, a science exhibition hall, and an observatory deck. The planetarium offers immersive shows that take visitors on a journey through the cosmos, while the science exhibition hall features interactive exhibits that explain the principles of astronomy and space exploration. The observatory deck provides stunning panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and valleys.

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Byeolmaro Observatory
4.6
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Kyungwon Yi
Kyungwon Yi
00:49 21 Oct 24
최경수
최경수
11:51 20 Oct 24
타이어
타이어
11:43 04 Oct 24
Apex V
Apex V
07:14 17 Sep 24
K D
K D
13:20 15 Sep 24
Good for visiting with children, parents and lovers
Camila Pardo
Camila Pardo
16:28 27 Nov 23
This place is very nice. It has several rooms decorated to take nice pictures, it is a good place to go with family, friends or couple. The night view was wonderful.
Nick Park
Nick Park
06:08 27 Nov 23
unforgettable positive impressions from visiting the Pyeolmaro Observatory.Built on the top of Mount Bongnaesan (799.8 m) in Yeongwol-gun County, Pyeolmaro Observatory is the largest astronomical observatory in Korea, where you can observe the moon and stars with a main telescope with a diameter of 80 cm and additional telescopes.It’s a pity that the entrance to the observatory was closed during the visit, but that’s okay. but we took a lot of cool photos with panoramic views of the city.
Frieda Klinger
Frieda Klinger
10:17 26 Nov 23
It was so pretty! Very good spots for taking pictures and videos and breathtaking view of the city. I especially loved the room with the stars ^^
Megashree Kumaran
Megashree Kumaran
14:10 22 Nov 23
The night view from the observatory was spectacular! It was a pity that we couldn’t visit inside the observatory itself because it was closed due to internal construction. But we still had a good time with the view from outside!
Ryza
Ryza
04:38 08 Oct 23
It was really unforgettable experience. For the price of 7000 won it is so worth it.Even though the explanation only available in Korean, you still can expect some understanding at least from the picture and graph.Pray for the weather! If you have good weather that day, definitely you will see stars!
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