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Oct 14, 2026

Ryu Bang-taek Astronomy and Meteorology Science Museum

Seosan's astronomy and meteorology museum links local astronomer Ryu Bang-taek with the historic star chart Cheonsang Yeolcha Bunyajido. Explore a planetarium, historical science displays and observing rooms; telescope viewing depends on weather and operations.

Address
1353-4 Muhak-ro, Inji-myeon, Seosan-si, Chungcheongnam-do (애정리 151-8), South Korea
Nearby transit
Seosan City suggests taking a local bus toward Buseok from Seosan Intercity Bus Terminal. Its posted 10–20-minute frequency and 30–40-minute journey are guide figures, not verified live schedules; check the current route and stop.
Hours
City-listed hours: 14:00–22:00; closed Mondays, Lunar New Year's Day and Chuseok. If Monday is a public holiday, closure shifts to the following day. Confirm actual observing sessions, admissions and any temporary changes before visiting.
Open NAVER Map Official info

Archival video about Seosan's astronomy heritage; it does not confirm current opening hours or observing sessions.

충청남도(Chungnam) 충남TVSources & further reading
Why it matters now

For a November visit, distinguish the city's listed opening hours from the availability of an actual night-sky observing session.

Why go

See an exhibition related to the historic Korean star chart, learn constellations in the planetarium and discover the main observing room with a 600 mm reflecting telescope. Check whether observing sessions are actually running.

Practical Korea

Plan the visit

Use the confirmed place facts below, then continue to the broader travel guides for transport, facilities and eating practicalities.

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Getting thereSeosan City suggests taking a local bus toward Buseok from Seosan Intercity Bus Terminal. Its posted 10–20-minute frequency and 30–40-minute journey are guide figures, not verified live schedules; check the current route and stop.Find directions on NAVER Map ↗1353-4 Muhak-ro, Inji-myeon, Seosan-si, Chungcheongnam-do (애정리 151-8), South Korea
Nearby facilities & servicesOpen guide →City-listed hours: 14:00–22:00; closed Mondays, Lunar New Year's Day and Chuseok. If Monday is a public holiday, closure shifts to the following day. Confirm actual observing sessions, admissions and any temporary changes before visiting.
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