Cape Town

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…

Celebrate 20 Years of SALT — Under the Stars!Our beloved Southern African Large Telescope (SALT) is turning 20 years old, and we’re marking this incredible milestone with a truly rare experience on the Sutherland plateau!  Join us for an exclusive evening of astronomy magic — explore the mighty SALT up close on a guided tour, then gaze into the night sky through some of our science telescopes (weather permitting).   This is a rare opportunity to stargaze from one of the most iconic astronomical sites in the world! Event Details: Location: The Plateau, Sutherland Timeslots: 8:30 PM | 9:30 PM | 10:30 PM Guests per slot: Limited to 35 people…

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 November 2025 will be on the 3rd and 5th Saturday) Each evening begins with an engaging presentation…

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…

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…