Certified dark-sky park

Center of Korea Observatory

Gangwon-do, KR · Rural sky skies

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About this place

Overview
Gangwon astronomy-route anchor with 80 cm reflecting telescope, planetarium, and hands-on programs
Horizon
Yanggu Gangwon observatory route with 80 cm telescope and planetarium context
Region
Gangwon-do, KR
Nearest city
~14 km of light pollution

Designation & sky

Type
Dark-Sky Park
Designation
Observatory
Sky quality
Bortle 3 · Rural sky

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