Miryang Arirang Space Observatory Signs Agreement with Seoul National University for Astronomy Education and Observation Collaboration

Gyeongnam Miryang Arirang Space Observatory. [Image source: Miryang City]

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Sang-hyun] On the 10th, Miryang City in Gyeongnam announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Seoul National University Center for Astronomy and Space Science regarding cooperation in celestial education and observation.

Through this agreement, the Miryang Arirang Space Astronomy Observatory will receive materials from Seoul National University's liberal arts lectures and exchange information on celestial projection programs with Seoul National University, enabling it to secure the latest and high-quality educational materials.

The Seoul National University Center for Astronomy and Space Science has established a cooperative system for the use of equipment by domestic astronomical institutions, thereby doubling the domestic astronomy and space research capabilities and increasing public interest in astronomy.

Mayor Park Il-ho said, “With this agreement, we expect to provide visitors with the highest level of programs in Korea in the specialized field of the Miryang Arirang Space Astronomy Observatory, ‘exoplanets and extraterrestrial life.’”

Meanwhile, the Seoul National University Center for Astronomy and Space Science is an institution established to promote interdisciplinary research by managing space observation facilities and forming a cooperative network of personnel and equipment for space research both inside and outside the university.

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