Gokseong Seomjingang Astronomical Observatory Hosts Fun Fun Science Event in Autumn

FunFun Science - Fall Constellations and Saturn, Jupiter Observable with High Clarity

[Gokseong=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Cha Jongseon] Jeollanam-do Gokseong-gun (Governor Lee Sangcheol) announced that the Gokseong Seomjingang Astronomical Observatory will hold the ‘Gokseong Seomjingang Astronomical Observatory Funfun Science’ experience event from 1 PM on the 29th.

This event was prepared to provide more entertainment for tourists in celebration of the Gokseong Simcheong Children’s Grand Festival held at Seomjingang Train Village from October 27 to 30.

The event offers an opportunity for scientific experiential learning to increase curiosity and inquiry through astronomical studies for visitors to the observatory.

Anyone visiting the Gokseong Seomjingang Astronomical Observatory can participate, and the event is free of charge. Scientific experience kits will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Participants can experience various scientific phenomena through activities encountered in daily life.

First, they will receive guidance about their birth constellation and can make a constellation pendant using shrink plastic.

Also, through the ultraviolet bracelet-making experience, participants can observe the phenomenon of the bracelet’s color changing in response to invisible ultraviolet rays.

Additionally, diffuser and Halloween character plaster air freshener making activities will be conducted.

The Gokseong Seomjingang Astronomical Observatory is located near Gajeong Station, the terminus of the steam locomotive at Seomjingang Train Village.

Due to the clean natural environment, popular celestial bodies such as autumn constellations, Saturn, and Jupiter can be observed with high clarity and precision.

It is also a good destination for family trips as it is within about 10 minutes by car from Seomjingang Train Village.

Gokseong=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Cha Jongseon hss79@asiae.co.kr

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