[Herb Astronomy Park] Astronomical Observation Experience

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★Herb Astronomy Park Astronomical Observation Experience Program★ ◎ Program Period: 8/11–10/27, 2026 (every Tuesday) ◎ Hours: 19:30–21:30 (8,9) 000000000. 19:00–21:00 (10) ◎ Location: Herb Astronomy Park area (San 86, Dunchon-dong) ◎ Capacity: Up to 30 people ◎ Eligibility: Open to everyone (children of elementary-school age and younger must be accompanied by a guardian, who is also counted as a participant) ◎ Registration: Apply through the Seoul Public Service Reservation System ◎ Fee: KRW 1,000 per 1 person □ How to Pay: After applying through Public Service Reservation, make a bank transfer to the account provided ................................... (Please enter the depositor name in the format “Astronomy/program date/reserver’s name” (e.g., Astronomy/8.11./Hong Gil-dong)) ................................... (If you entered the depositor name incorrectly, please call 023425-6455.) □ Refund Policy [Article 19 (Refund of Fees, etc.) of the Seoul Metropolitan Government Ordinance on Urban Parks] - Full refund: Cancellation at least 7 days before the program or on the day of booking / cancellation due to a natural disaster or other force majeure - 90% refund: Cancellation 6–3 days before the program - 70% refund: Cancellation 2–1 days before the program - No refund: Cancellation on the day of the program □ Fee refunds for canceled participation are processed 1 time a month (on the 10th of each month, or the following day if it is a public holiday). (Example: Refunds for program cancellations processed from 8/1–30 will be deposited on 9/10. □ Dates and times may be changed or canceled depending on weather conditions. (Heavy rain, extreme heat, heavy snow, fine dust, etc. / a text message will be sent by 17:00 the day before if there is a change) 000 - If the district office cancels the program, you may receive a refund or change your date (apply within 3 days of the canceled date). 00 0 (You may also apply for sessions whose reservations have not yet opened, but advance applications are limited to 15 people per session.) ◎ Inquiries: Gangdong-gu Office Green City Division ☎02-3425-6455 ※ Detailed Program Schedule (subject to change or cancellation depending on weather conditions) Session Date Program 1 8/11 ※Theory Lesson (Experiential Learning Center) 1. History of Herb Astronomy Park 2. Today’s constellations (seasonal constellations) 3. Characteristics of the universe and stars ※Observation Practice (Small Observatory) 1. Introduction to constellations 2. Astronomical observation (first-magnitude stars, binary stars, star clusters, nebulae, the Moon, and planets) 3. Photographing the Moon or stars with a mobile phone ※If observation is not possible (depending on weather conditions) 1. Introduction to the observatory 2. Introduction to astronomical telescopes and virtual astronomical observation 3. Astronomy craft (make an LED celestial globe or mini telescope) 2 8/18 3 8/25 4 9/1 5 9/8 6 9/15 7 9/22 8 9/29 9 10/6 10 10/13 11 10/20 12 10/27 ※ Meeting Point: Herb Astronomy Park Experiential Learning Center 4. Important Notes ◎ Additional Information □ If you are unable to participate, please cancel through the system. For same-day cancellations, call 02-3425-6455. □ Dates and times may be changed or canceled depending on weather conditions. (Heavy rain, extreme heat, heavy snow, fine dust, etc. / a text message will be sent by 17:00 the day before if there is a change) - If the district office cancels the program, you may receive a refund or change your date (apply within 3 days of the canceled date). (You may also apply for sessions whose reservations have not yet opened, but advance applications are limited to 15 people per session.) □ Children of elementary-school age and younger must be accompanied by a guardian. Please take care during activities. □ Disposable cups are not provided, so please bring your own cup and drinks. □ By applying, all participants are deemed to consent to photography and the use of images for promotional purposes. □ Check directions in advance and be sure to arrive by the program start time. □ No parking is available, so please use public transportation. (Paid parking is available at Iljasan 1 Sports Center, but it may be full.) □ For other questions, contact the Gangdong-gu Office Green City Division at 02-3425-6455.