Jangheung-gun 'Byeolnan Family Byeolnan Camping' Astronomy Camp Operation

Next Month in May, a Total of 8 Sessions with First-Come, First-Served Reservations for 9 Families Each Week

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Seunghyun Jeong] Jangheung-gun, Jeollanam-do announced on the 26th that it will operate the ‘Byeolnan Family Byeolnan Camping’ astronomy camp at Jeongnamjin Astronomy Science Museum, where families can observe sparkling stars together in nature.

The ‘Byeolnan Family Byeolnan Camping’ will be held free of charge at Yuchi Natural Recreation Forest on weekends, the optimal observation period, starting next month.

The astronomy camp will be held a total of 8 times for general families and groups including underprivileged groups, with participation available for 8 families (around 32 people) each week on a first-come, first-served reservation basis.

This astronomy camp program was selected as a final project in the ‘Jeonnam Science Culture Support Project’ competition hosted by the Ministry of Science and ICT and Jeonnam Technopark Foundation.

During the 2-day, 1-night astronomy camp, participants can experience various programs including how to operate a telescope to observe actual stars, celestial observation, making solar observation glasses to observe the sun, making a cardboard telescope using a convex lens, and how to use constellation apps on smartphones or tablets.

An official from the Astronomy Science Museum said, “It will be an opportunity to recover from the fatigue of daily life due to COVID-19 and to become one with the stars in the blue nature.”

Detailed schedules and participation methods can be found on the Jeongnamjin Astronomy Science Museum website, and inquiries can be made by calling the Jeongnamjin Astronomy Science Museum.

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