Songam Space Center (송암스페이스센터)

Introduction

Songam Space Center, 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 440 meters 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 600 milimeter Ritchey-Chretien reflecting telescope allowing for clear and convenient observation of the stars. Galilei Center, a sub-observatory facility has seven 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.

Basic Information

Address 103, Gwonnyul-ro 185beon-gil, Yangju-si, Gyeonggi-do (11519)

Phone +82-31-894-6000

Website www.starsvalley.com (Korean only)

Last Updated 2019/11/26

Hours Saturdays 11:00-19:00

Closed Sunday-Friday

Information • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-31-894-6000

Parking Available

Additional Information

Restrooms Available

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 [Star Ticket] Adults 32,000 won / Children 28,000 won / Preschoolers 25,000 won

[Observatory Ticket] Adults 25,000 won / Children 23,000 won / Preschoolers 21,000 won

[Planetarium] Adults 10,000 won / Children 9,000 won / Preschoolers 8,000 won

* Group reservations: +82-31-894-6000

* Refer to the homepage for more information.

Admission Fees 5,000 won

* Admission only. Other charges may apply.

* Group reservations: +82-31-894-6000

Reservation Info. for Natives Prior-reservation required for group visitors or facility usage