Ilsan Astro Camp
- +82-31-975-3245
- www.astrocamp.net
Overview
The observatory not only has a 3m circular dome and sliding dome, but also a catadioptric telescope and other major equipment for space observation. Regular education program are help during school summer vacation to explain astromony concepts in relatively simple terms and to engage children with folk stories behind each constellation.
Other programs like ‘A Trip to the Space with My Daddy”, and “Weekend Family FAM Tour” are also available. In a "A Trip to Space with My Daddy” (21:00 to 24:00 daily) participants can learn how to operate a telescope and observe celestial bodies in space. The “Weekend Family FAM Tour” program opens from 10:00 to 17:00 on weekends and presents short films on astronomy and gives visitors a look at telescopes and other astrological equipment. The program is popular among elementary and middle school students from Seoul and Ilsan area.
Utilization information
Opening hours, closed days and other practical details.
- Activities
- * Daily Astrology Class (일일천문교실)
1) Time: public school vacation season + every other Saturday
2) Participants: both individual and groups of students (elementary, middle, high school)
3) Details: observation of the sun, constellations (etc.) using telescopes
4) Fees: 30,000 won per person (includes dinner)
* Observation Class (관측교실)
1) Time: please reserve in advance
2) Participants: groups of 30+ students (kindergarten, elementary, middle, high school)
3) Details: understanding constellations and the universe
4) Fees: 10,000 won per person
*Kindergarten day program: 5,000 won
* A Trip to Space with My Daddy (아빠와 함께하는 천체 여행)
1) Time: Sat. 21:00-24:00
2) Participants: Family
3) Details: discover the celestial bodies using a telescope
4) Fees: 50,000 won for 3 people (10,000 won for each extra person) - Contact
- • 1330 tt call center: +82-54-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-31-975-3245
Updated 2016.02.07
Access
How to get here by subway or bus, with a map.
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Jeongbalsan Station (Subway Line 3), Exit 4.
Take a bus to Jungsan High School (중산고).
Located 5-10 min from the bus stop on foot.
306-176, Jungsan-ro, Ilsan-Dogu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do
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