Taeduk Radio Astronomy Observatory, Daejeon

#14 among attractions in Daejeon

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The Taeduk Radio Astronomy Observatory, or TRAO is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute. It is located in the science town of Taeduk, part of Daejeon, South Korea. ()

Coordinates: 36°23'51"N, 127°22'30"E

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유성구 (진잠동)Daejeon South Korea

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Taeduk Radio Astronomy Observatory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Daejeon World Cup Stadium, Daejeon Hanbat Baseball Stadium, Expo Science Park, Daejeon Museum of Art.

3.6 miSW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Daejeon World Cup Stadium, Daejeon
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Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Daejeon Hanbat Baseball Stadium, Daejeon
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Park, Science museum
Expo Science Park, Daejeon
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Museum, Art museum
Daejeon Museum of Art, Daejeon
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Modern science and technology museum
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4.8 miSW
Cemetery
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2.8 miSW
Mosque, Sacred and religious sites
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Nature, Hot springs, Natural attraction
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4.3 miSE
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City
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