Record SL-724369 · Wikidata Q4938274
bohyeonsan
보현산
No list classifications
Elevation
1,126
m
3,694 ft
Prominence
—
Isolation
—
Coordinates
36.1648° N,
128.9771° E
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaBohyeonsan or Bohyeon Mountain or Mount Bohyeon is located in North Gyeongsang Province, eastern South Korea. Its peak has an elevation of 1,121 metres (3,678 ft), and is near Yeongcheon. The Bohyeon Mountain Starlight Festival takes place in summer and is centered in the Bohyunsan Optical Astronomy Observatory, which was established in 1996. This observatory houses the third-largest telescope in Korea, which is the country's largest optical instrument. This 1.8-meter reflecting telescope was built near the peak. There is also a Bohyeon Mountain Science Museum, situated just below the observatory, run by the Yeongcheon City Government.
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesRows beneath each bar: mean temperature, monthly precipitation. Highest-scoring month in red.
Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| samgagjeom | 920 m | N 353° | 1.7 km |
| buyagsan | 791 m | SW 242° | 2.4 km |
| myeonbongsan | 1,113 m | NE 49° | 2.4 km |
| anbongsan | 1,074 m | NE 52° | 2.7 km |
| galmibong | 787 m | SE 120° | 3.2 km |
| bohyeonsan | 839 m | E 98° | 3.9 km |