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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20261029T200000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20261029T220000
DTSTAMP:20261029T214655
CREATED:20260929T094621Z
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UID:26107-1793304000-1793311200@www.saao.ac.za
SUMMARY:NRF|SAAO Cape Town Private Night Tour
DESCRIPTION:The NRF|SAAO invites you for a Night tour. \n\n\nOur 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 oldest formal structures\, as well as our Museum. Guests will also have the opportunity to explore the McClean building\, a highlight of the tour. Weather permitting\, the experience culminates with an unforgettable stargazing session using the Observatory’s outreach telescopes. \n\nPlease note that vehicles will only be allowed on site from 19:30 and advanced booking is required. \n\n\n\n\nPlease email cptbookings@saao.ac.za or call +27 21 447 0025 if you have any queries regarding bookings.
URL:https://www.saao.ac.za/event/nrfsaao-cape-town-private-night-tour-19/
LOCATION:Cape Town\, Observatory Rd\, Observatory\, Cape Town\, 7925\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Cape Town Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20261031T200000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20261031T220000
DTSTAMP:20261029T214655
CREATED:20260929T094053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T092324Z
UID:26093-1793476800-1793484000@www.saao.ac.za
SUMMARY:NRF|SAAO Cape Town Open Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Open Nights at the South African Astronomical Observatory (NRF/SAAO) in Cape Town\, held on the second and fourth Saturday of every month.\n\n\n\nEach evening begins with an engaging presentation on astronomy or a related field of science\, followed by a guided tour of the Observatory’s rich history—including our library\, museum\, and the historic 120-year-old McClean Telescope. \nWeather permitting\, guests will have the opportunity to enjoy stargazing through the Observatory’s outreach telescopes. \n\n\n\nGates open at 7:30 PM.\nFree entry for children aged 6 and under.\n\n\n\nPlease email cptbookings@saao.ac.za or call +27 21 447 0025 if you have any queries regarding bookings. \n\n\n\n\nSpeaker: Abigail Thambiran \n \nBio:  \nAbigail Thambiran is a final-year Master’s Student in Astrophysics at the University of Cape Town (UCT) with a research focus on radio pulsars. Her current work involves using machine learning to explore how mode-changing pulsars switch between multiple stable states in quasi-periodic manner.  She is passionate about making science accessible to the public and is an Open Night Coordinator here at the SAAO.\nAbstract:  \nIn this talk\, we will explore the weird and wonderful world of radio pulsars: what are they and how can we study them? Why do they seem to be the cosmic lighthouses of the Universe? We will go over the very basics of pulsars\, from how they’re born to current research being done on all varieties of pulsars\, and most importantly\, how interesting they are! We will end the talk with a short discussion on how radio astronomy is advancing in South Africa\, and how opportunities for students to enter radio astronomy are more available and inclusive than ever. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.saao.ac.za/event/nrfsaao-cape-town-open-night-44/
LOCATION:Cape Town\, Observatory Rd\, Observatory\, Cape Town\, 7925\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Cape Town Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20261103T200000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20261103T220000
DTSTAMP:20261029T214655
CREATED:20261027T150727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T150727Z
UID:26133-1793736000-1793743200@www.saao.ac.za
SUMMARY:NRF|SAAO Cape Town Private Night Tour
DESCRIPTION:The NRF|SAAO invites you for a Night tour. \n\n\nOur 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 oldest formal structures\, as well as our Museum. Guests will also have the opportunity to explore the McClean building\, a highlight of the tour. Weather permitting\, the experience culminates with an unforgettable stargazing session using the Observatory’s outreach telescopes. \n\nPlease note that vehicles will only be allowed on site from 19:30 and advanced booking is required. \n\n\n\n\nPlease email cptbookings@saao.ac.za or call +27 21 447 0025 if you have any queries regarding bookings.
URL:https://www.saao.ac.za/event/nrfsaao-cape-town-private-night-tour-20/
LOCATION:Cape Town\, Observatory Rd\, Observatory\, Cape Town\, 7925\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Cape Town Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20261105T200000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20261105T220000
DTSTAMP:20261029T214655
CREATED:20261027T150804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T150804Z
UID:26136-1793908800-1793916000@www.saao.ac.za
SUMMARY:NRF|SAAO Cape Town Private Night Tour
DESCRIPTION:The NRF|SAAO invites you for a Night tour. \n\n\nOur 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 oldest formal structures\, as well as our Museum. Guests will also have the opportunity to explore the McClean building\, a highlight of the tour. Weather permitting\, the experience culminates with an unforgettable stargazing session using the Observatory’s outreach telescopes. \n\nPlease note that vehicles will only be allowed on site from 19:30 and advanced booking is required. \n\n\n\n\nPlease email cptbookings@saao.ac.za or call +27 21 447 0025 if you have any queries regarding bookings.
URL:https://www.saao.ac.za/event/nrfsaao-cape-town-private-night-tour-21/
LOCATION:Cape Town\, Observatory Rd\, Observatory\, Cape Town\, 7925\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Cape Town Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20261107T200000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20261107T220000
DTSTAMP:20261029T214655
CREATED:20261027T150841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T150841Z
UID:26138-1794081600-1794088800@www.saao.ac.za
SUMMARY:NRF|SAAO Cape Town Private Night Tour
DESCRIPTION:The NRF|SAAO invites you for a Night tour. \n\n\nOur 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 oldest formal structures\, as well as our Museum. Guests will also have the opportunity to explore the McClean building\, a highlight of the tour. Weather permitting\, the experience culminates with an unforgettable stargazing session using the Observatory’s outreach telescopes. \n\nPlease note that vehicles will only be allowed on site from 19:30 and advanced booking is required. \n\n\n\n\nPlease email cptbookings@saao.ac.za or call +27 21 447 0025 if you have any queries regarding bookings.
URL:https://www.saao.ac.za/event/nrfsaao-cape-town-private-night-tour-22/
LOCATION:Cape Town\, Observatory Rd\, Observatory\, Cape Town\, 7925\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Cape Town Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20261110T200000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20261110T220000
DTSTAMP:20261029T214655
CREATED:20261027T150917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T150917Z
UID:26140-1794340800-1794348000@www.saao.ac.za
SUMMARY:NRF|SAAO Cape Town Private Night Tour
DESCRIPTION:The NRF|SAAO invites you for a Night tour. \n\n\nOur 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 oldest formal structures\, as well as our Museum. Guests will also have the opportunity to explore the McClean building\, a highlight of the tour. Weather permitting\, the experience culminates with an unforgettable stargazing session using the Observatory’s outreach telescopes. \n\nPlease note that vehicles will only be allowed on site from 19:30 and advanced booking is required. \n\n\n\n\nPlease email cptbookings@saao.ac.za or call +27 21 447 0025 if you have any queries regarding bookings.
URL:https://www.saao.ac.za/event/nrfsaao-cape-town-private-night-tour-23/
LOCATION:Cape Town\, Observatory Rd\, Observatory\, Cape Town\, 7925\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Cape Town Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20261112T200000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20261112T220000
DTSTAMP:20261029T214655
CREATED:20261027T150951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T150951Z
UID:26142-1794513600-1794520800@www.saao.ac.za
SUMMARY:NRF|SAAO Cape Town Private Night Tour
DESCRIPTION:The NRF|SAAO invites you for a Night tour. \n\n\nOur 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 oldest formal structures\, as well as our Museum. Guests will also have the opportunity to explore the McClean building\, a highlight of the tour. Weather permitting\, the experience culminates with an unforgettable stargazing session using the Observatory’s outreach telescopes. \n\nPlease note that vehicles will only be allowed on site from 19:30 and advanced booking is required. \n\n\n\n\nPlease email cptbookings@saao.ac.za or call +27 21 447 0025 if you have any queries regarding bookings.
URL:https://www.saao.ac.za/event/nrfsaao-cape-town-private-night-tour-24/
LOCATION:Cape Town\, Observatory Rd\, Observatory\, Cape Town\, 7925\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Cape Town Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20261114T200000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20261114T220000
DTSTAMP:20261029T214655
CREATED:20261027T150344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T150344Z
UID:26127-1794686400-1794693600@www.saao.ac.za
SUMMARY:NRF|SAAO Cape Town Open Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Open Nights at the South African Astronomical Observatory (NRF/SAAO) in Cape Town\, held on the second and fourth Saturday of every month.\n\n\n\nEach evening begins with an engaging presentation on astronomy or a related field of science\, followed by a guided tour of the Observatory’s rich history—including our library\, museum\, and the historic 120-year-old McClean Telescope. \nWeather permitting\, guests will have the opportunity to enjoy stargazing through the Observatory’s outreach telescopes. \n\n\n\nGates open at 7:30 PM.\nFree entry for children aged 6 and under.\n\n\n\nPlease email cptbookings@saao.ac.za or call +27 21 447 0025 if you have any queries regarding bookings. \n\n\n\n\nSpeaker: TBA \n  \nBio: TBA \nAbstract: TBA \n 
URL:https://www.saao.ac.za/event/nrfsaao-cape-town-open-night-45/
LOCATION:Cape Town\, Observatory Rd\, Observatory\, Cape Town\, 7925\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Cape Town Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20261117T200000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20261117T220000
DTSTAMP:20261029T214655
CREATED:20261027T151035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T151035Z
UID:26144-1794945600-1794952800@www.saao.ac.za
SUMMARY:NRF|SAAO Cape Town Private Night Tour
DESCRIPTION:The NRF|SAAO invites you for a Night tour. \n\n\nOur 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 oldest formal structures\, as well as our Museum. Guests will also have the opportunity to explore the McClean building\, a highlight of the tour. Weather permitting\, the experience culminates with an unforgettable stargazing session using the Observatory’s outreach telescopes. \n\nPlease note that vehicles will only be allowed on site from 19:30 and advanced booking is required. \n\n\n\n\nPlease email cptbookings@saao.ac.za or call +27 21 447 0025 if you have any queries regarding bookings.
URL:https://www.saao.ac.za/event/nrfsaao-cape-town-private-night-tour-25/
LOCATION:Cape Town\, Observatory Rd\, Observatory\, Cape Town\, 7925\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Cape Town Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20261119T200000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20261119T220000
DTSTAMP:20261029T214655
CREATED:20261027T151102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T151102Z
UID:26146-1795118400-1795125600@www.saao.ac.za
SUMMARY:NRF|SAAO Cape Town Private Night Tour
DESCRIPTION:The NRF|SAAO invites you for a Night tour. \n\n\nOur 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 oldest formal structures\, as well as our Museum. Guests will also have the opportunity to explore the McClean building\, a highlight of the tour. Weather permitting\, the experience culminates with an unforgettable stargazing session using the Observatory’s outreach telescopes. \n\nPlease note that vehicles will only be allowed on site from 19:30 and advanced booking is required. \n\n\n\n\nPlease email cptbookings@saao.ac.za or call +27 21 447 0025 if you have any queries regarding bookings.
URL:https://www.saao.ac.za/event/nrfsaao-cape-town-private-night-tour-26/
LOCATION:Cape Town\, Observatory Rd\, Observatory\, Cape Town\, 7925\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Cape Town Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20261121T200000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20261121T220000
DTSTAMP:20261029T214655
CREATED:20261027T151128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T151128Z
UID:26148-1795291200-1795298400@www.saao.ac.za
SUMMARY:NRF|SAAO Cape Town Private Night Tour
DESCRIPTION:The NRF|SAAO invites you for a Night tour. \n\n\nOur 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 oldest formal structures\, as well as our Museum. Guests will also have the opportunity to explore the McClean building\, a highlight of the tour. Weather permitting\, the experience culminates with an unforgettable stargazing session using the Observatory’s outreach telescopes. \n\nPlease note that vehicles will only be allowed on site from 19:30 and advanced booking is required. \n\n\n\n\nPlease email cptbookings@saao.ac.za or call +27 21 447 0025 if you have any queries regarding bookings.
URL:https://www.saao.ac.za/event/nrfsaao-cape-town-private-night-tour-27/
LOCATION:Cape Town\, Observatory Rd\, Observatory\, Cape Town\, 7925\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Cape Town Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20261124T200000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20261124T220000
DTSTAMP:20261029T214655
CREATED:20261027T151157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T151157Z
UID:26150-1795550400-1795557600@www.saao.ac.za
SUMMARY:NRF|SAAO Cape Town Private Night Tour
DESCRIPTION:The NRF|SAAO invites you for a Night tour. \n\n\nOur 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 oldest formal structures\, as well as our Museum. Guests will also have the opportunity to explore the McClean building\, a highlight of the tour. Weather permitting\, the experience culminates with an unforgettable stargazing session using the Observatory’s outreach telescopes. \n\nPlease note that vehicles will only be allowed on site from 19:30 and advanced booking is required. \n\n\n\n\nPlease email cptbookings@saao.ac.za or call +27 21 447 0025 if you have any queries regarding bookings.
URL:https://www.saao.ac.za/event/nrfsaao-cape-town-private-night-tour-28/
LOCATION:Cape Town\, Observatory Rd\, Observatory\, Cape Town\, 7925\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Cape Town Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20261126T200000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20261126T220000
DTSTAMP:20261029T214655
CREATED:20261027T151223Z
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UID:26152-1795723200-1795730400@www.saao.ac.za
SUMMARY:NRF|SAAO Cape Town Private Night Tour
DESCRIPTION:The NRF|SAAO invites you for a Night tour. \n\n\nOur 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 oldest formal structures\, as well as our Museum. Guests will also have the opportunity to explore the McClean building\, a highlight of the tour. Weather permitting\, the experience culminates with an unforgettable stargazing session using the Observatory’s outreach telescopes. \n\nPlease note that vehicles will only be allowed on site from 19:30 and advanced booking is required. \n\n\n\n\nPlease email cptbookings@saao.ac.za or call +27 21 447 0025 if you have any queries regarding bookings.
URL:https://www.saao.ac.za/event/nrfsaao-cape-town-private-night-tour-29/
LOCATION:Cape Town\, Observatory Rd\, Observatory\, Cape Town\, 7925\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Cape Town Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20261128T200000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20261128T220000
DTSTAMP:20261029T214655
CREATED:20261027T150437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T150437Z
UID:26130-1795896000-1795903200@www.saao.ac.za
SUMMARY:NRF|SAAO Cape Town Open Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Open Nights at the South African Astronomical Observatory (NRF/SAAO) in Cape Town\, held on the second and fourth Saturday of every month.\n\n\n\nEach evening begins with an engaging presentation on astronomy or a related field of science\, followed by a guided tour of the Observatory’s rich history—including our library\, museum\, and the historic 120-year-old McClean Telescope. \nWeather permitting\, guests will have the opportunity to enjoy stargazing through the Observatory’s outreach telescopes. \n\n\n\nGates open at 7:30 PM.\nFree entry for children aged 6 and under.\n\n\n\nPlease email cptbookings@saao.ac.za or call +27 21 447 0025 if you have any queries regarding bookings. \n\n\n\n\nSpeaker: TBA \nBio: TBA \nAbstract: TBA \n 
URL:https://www.saao.ac.za/event/nrfsaao-cape-town-open-night-46/
LOCATION:Cape Town\, Observatory Rd\, Observatory\, Cape Town\, 7925\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Cape Town Tours
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