Public Observatory

In Nae-dong, Gimhae, when you look at the mountain on the east, an interesting building is visible at the top of the mountain. The mountain looks like it is nesting an egg. This is Gimhae Observatory, the only public observatory in Yeongnam area. It was opened in February, 2002. As part of millenium memorial project, Gimhae Observatory was opened on Feb. 1, 2002. It was built to provide information on the universe and heavenly bodies, to give dreams and hopes to youth, and to provide a place of romance and memory. The Observatory consists of the exhibition building, observation building, and office building. Screens showing the changes due to the revolution and rotation of the earth, facilities showing the major constellations of four seasons and about 10 equipment for astronomy education are provided for the visitors to have hands on experience. On the roof top of the exhibition building, 4 telescopes have been installed to view the city. Right in front of the exhibition building is the observation building. Astronomical telescopes are installed in the observation building, which consists of Observation Room 1 and Observation Room 2 that have 2 main telescopes and Auxiliary Observation Room that has 4 smaller telescopes. Visitors are welcome on any clear night.