Daejeon Citizen Observatory Star Festival
🗓️ Festival Dates: 2025.04.16 ~ 2025.04.20
Returning for its 14th iteration, the Daejeon Citizen Observatory Star Festival stands as a significant event hosted by the observatory, offering a comprehensive experience that successfully integrates science engagement with cultural and artistic elements. This festival provides attendees with a unique opportunity to delve into astronomy and space science through a variety of activities, thoughtfully designed for diverse interests. Visitors can explore numerous science experience booths, featuring contributions from astronomical and space science museums located throughout the nation. Furthermore, the event facilitates direct celestial observations using astronomical telescopes, available during both daytime and nighttime hours. Complementing these are immersive outdoor dome screen experiences and engaging photo zones equipped with large-scale models of solar system planets and the moon, providing memorable visual encounters and picture opportunities.
Program Highlights
The festival schedule includes specific main events alongside continuous activities available throughout its duration.
Main Events
- Poetry Recital: Scheduled for April 17th, offering a cultural perspective on the cosmos.
- Star Concert: Taking place on April 18th, this event combines music with the ambiance of the night sky.
Ongoing Activities & Experiences
- Science Experience Booths: Interactive stations operated with participation from various national astronomical and space science institutions, allowing for hands-on learning.
- Celestial Observation: Opportunities for attendees to view celestial objects through astronomical telescopes, conducted during both day and night under guidance.
- Outdoor Dome Screen: A visual installation providing immersive projections related to astronomy and space.
- Moon and Planet Photo Zone: Featuring large models of planets and the moon, designed as an engaging area for visitors to take photographs.
Visitor Information
📍 Location:
480, Daedeok-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon (Doryong-dong)
🛏️ Accommodation near the event
💰 Fee:
Admission to the festival is free of charge.
📞 Inquiries:
For further information, please contact 042-863-8763.
🖥️ Homepage:
Visit the official festival website for updates and detailed schedules: www.djstar.kr
What is the Daejeon Citizen Observatory?
The Daejeon Citizen Observatory is a public facility in Daejeon, South Korea, focused on making astronomy accessible to the public. It offers educational programs, interactive exhibits, and opportunities for stargazing. The observatory is equipped with advanced telescopes and staffed by knowledgeable personnel, allowing visitors to explore the night sky and learn about celestial events. It hosts workshops, lectures, and events such as the annual Star Festival, serving as a community resource for those interested in astronomy. Whether you’re an amateur astronomer or simply curious, the observatory provides a practical introduction to the universe.
