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Sobaeksan Optical Astronomy Observatory

639, Sobaeksan-gil, Danyang-eup, Danyang-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do

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Located within the Sobaeksan National Park, the Sobaeksan Optical Astronomy Observatory (SOAO) was the first astr

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onomy observatory in Korea to install a modern telescope. SOAO is in a great location to observe the stars becaus

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e it is located on the highest point of southern Korea and far away from the light pollution of cities. To enter

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the observatory as a private visitor, one must climb the mountain from Jungnyeong Pass or Huibangsa Temple. 

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Located within the Sobaeksan National Park, the Sobaeksan Optical Astronomy Observatory (SOAO) was the first astronomy observatory in Korea to install a modern telescope. SOAO is in a great location to observe the stars because it is located on the highest point of southern Korea and far away from the light pollution of cities. To enter the observatory as a private visitor, one must climb the mountain from Jungnyeong Pass or Huibangsa Temple. 

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