The Goheung Space Astronomical Observatory publishes opening hours 14:00–22:00 with last ticket sales at 21:00. It closes Mondays and the day after designated national holidays, plus occasional notified dates. In the September–October seasonal schedule, no entry or observation is permitted 18:15–19:15 for evening maintenance; in the November–February winter schedule, the break is 17:40–18:40. Individuals purchase tickets on site without prior booking, while groups of 20 or more should call in advance. Fees are KRW 3,000/2,000 for individual/group adults, 1,500/1,000 for teenagers 13–18, and 1,000/700 for children. Planetarium sessions and telescope viewing depend on weather, so astronomical sightings cannot be guaranteed. Address: 353 Janggisanseonam-gil, Doyang-eup, Goheung-gun, Jeollanam-do. Phone: 061-830-6691.
Travel guide · Jeonnam
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- Oct 18, 2026
Goheung Observatory: Last Tickets 21:00 and Seasonal Night Maintenance Breaks
Open 14:00–22:00; individuals buy tickets on arrival while groups of 20+ call ahead.
Star-gazing visitors should avoid the evening maintenance pause and check weather before travelling.
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What we're seeing
The county observatory's official seasonal tables confirm admission, closing days, maintenance pauses, group fees and booking.
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What we still don't know
Cloud conditions, the night's viewing targets, remaining seats and exceptional closures were not verified.