Introduction: Songam Observatory, set against the gorgeous backdrop of nearby Jangheung Park, Yangju-si, Gyeonggi-do, is one of the largest space themed parks in Korea. Situated on Gyeomyeongsan Mountain at around 440m above the sea level, the observatory (B1-3F) featu
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Information: Information Introduction Songam Observatory, set against the gorgeous backdrop of nearby Jangheung Park, Yangju-si, Gyeonggi-do, is one of the largest space themed parks in Korea Situated on Gyeomyeongsan Mountain at around 440m above the sea level, the observatory (B1-3F) features a main telescope that was locally developed and allows visitors to see the stars even during the day The observatory is part of Stars Valley, which consists of three different buildings: the Space Center, Star House, and Songam Observatory Newton Center, a main observatory center of Songsam Observatory has a 600mm Ritchey-Chretien reflecting telescope allowing for clear and convenient observation of the stars Galilei Center, a sub-observatory facility has 7 telescopes including reflecting, catadioptric and refracting telescopes, as well as a CCD camera, digital camera, intermediate telescope and other observation aid devices Facilities at the observatory include the Challenger Learning Center, a Digital Planetarium, and Star House, a four-story accommodation/training facility There are also two cable cars, each of which can hold as many as 33 people Fax +82-31-894-6004 E-Mail help@starsvalley com Closed Closed on Mondays and Sundays Operating: Hours Tues - Fri, holidays: 11:00-21:00Sat: 10:00-21:30(Last admission two hours before closing time ) Parking Facilities Available Admission Fees Adults 5,000 won / Youths 4,000 won / Children 3,000 won * Admission only Other charges apply Available Facilities * Songam Astronomical Observatory – Main telescope (Newton Hall), Auxiliary telescope (Galilee Hall) * Space Center – Challenger Running Center, digital planetarium * Cable car station * Star House, cafeteria, sky garden, guest room, multimedia lecture room, Stars Kitchen (Italian restaurant) Facility Utilization Fees Tickets Adults Youths Children Star Ticket 28,000 25,000 22,000 Observatory Ticket 22,000 20,000 18,000 Planetarium 10,000 9,000 8,000 Challenger Learning Center * Groups (more 30) - reservations required Group Camp (1 night 2 days)(more 40 people) * Reservation: s required Family Ticket (for 3 people) 66,000 Double Ticket (for 2 people) 48,000 All Day Ticket 38,000 34,000 30,000 Group reservations: 031-894-6000 Pets Only companion dog for persons with disability allowed
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Songam Stars Valley Reviews: WUZ: Little supermarket;Good supermarket and cheap SounLT: Cafes and shops;Nice university jianK: Surprisingly Fun;Very chill ouI: Nice place with everything you nee... SounL: Nice building;Interesting architecture dH: A quiet area in the middle of bust...;Great for historical buffs - green... zhangOU: Great place to relax;Ttukseom Hangang Park Snow Sleddin... WUZ: If you're tired of walking dH: Cute;It is over my expectation! SounLT: Average for me, but could be good...;Terrific Show - Funny, Interactive... |