Upcoming Events

The NRF|SAAO invites you for a Night tour & star gazing Our night tours begin at the Visitor Center, where guests are introduced to the rich history of Astronomy in our country. The tour includes a visit to our main building, one of Cape Town's…

The NRF|SAAO invites you for a Night tour & star gazing Our night tours begin at the Visitor Center, where guests are introduced to the rich history of Astronomy in our country. The tour includes a visit to our main building, one of Cape Town's…

The NRF|SAAO invites you for a Night tour & star gazing Our night tours begin at the Visitor Center, where guests are introduced to the rich history of Astronomy in our country. The tour includes a visit to our main building, one of Cape Town's…

Join us for Open Nights at the South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO) in Cape Town, held on the second and fourth Saturday of every month. (NOTE: Open Nights for January 2026 are scheduled for the 3rd and 4th Saturdays of the month) Each evening begins with…

The NRF|SAAO invites you for a Night tour & star gazing Our night tours begin at the Visitor Center, where guests are introduced to the rich history of Astronomy in our country. The tour includes a visit to our main building, one of Cape Town's…