Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute
한국천문연구원 | |
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Abbreviation | KASI |
Formed | September, 1974 |
Type | Space agency |
Headquarters | Yuseong, Daejeon |
Administrator | Park, Young Deuk (박영득)[1] |
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Website | www |
Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute | |
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Revised Romanization | Han-guk Cheon-moon Yeon-guwon |
McCune–Reischauer | Han'guk Cheon'moon Yǒn'guwǒn |
The Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute (KASI) is the national research institute in astronomy and space science of South Korea funded by the South Korean Government. Its headquarters are located in Daejeon, in the Daedeok Science Town. Research at KASI covers main areas of modern astronomy, including Optical Astronomy, Radio Astronomy, Space Science, and Theoretical Astronomy.
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Main building
See also[]
- Bohyunsan Optical Astronomy Observatory (BOAO)
- Korean VLBI Network (KVN)
- University of Science and Technology (South Korea)
- Government of South Korea
References[]
- ^ "신임 천문연 원장에 박영득 씨·건기연 원장에 김병석 씨…4개 출연연 원장 선임". 8 April 2021.
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Categories:
- Daejeon
- Government agencies of South Korea
- Space science organizations
- Astronomy institutes and departments