Photograph courtesy of Korea Astronomy Observatory. The current interests of theoretical studies include large-scale structure formation, cosmology, Cosmic Microwave Background radiation, accretion disks or tori, jets, and black holes. The space science group was officially organized very recently to promote space astronomy research based on space observations. This group is trying to be involved in recent major Korean satellite programs, particularly the UV astronomical payload system with a secondary payload of an approximately 800kg Korean Multipurpose Satellite II, which is expected to be launched in the year 2003, in collaboration with other related institutions. A Future in Space One of the most significant future works that many astronomers in Korea pay attention to is space astronomy.
Some studies are in progress while some are still in the planning stage.
We are expecting a series of Korean satellites in the coming decade according to the national development program, and The Korean Astronomical Society and the KAO are planning astronomical satellites and payloads in the near future. In line with this, foreign partners are anticipated for future cooperative opportunities. We are also preparing a large optical telescope project possibly built at a world class observing site overseas for many more observing nights than domestic sites can provide. Several other groups of astronomers are planning to perform their research through international cooperation by the aid of government-supported research foundations. Night comes to the Bohyunsan Optical Astronomy Observatory.