Cape Town

The NRF|SAAO invites you for a Night tour & star gazing Our night tours begin at the Visitor's 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's 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 Open Nights in Cape Town take place on the second and fourth Saturday of every month. All Open Nights will start with a presentation on topics of astronomy or related science fields. Visitors will then be given an introduction to the history of…

The NRF|SAAO Open Nights in Cape Town take place on the second and fourth Saturday of every month. All Open Nights will start with a presentation on topics of astronomy or related science fields. Visitors will then be given an introduction to the history of…

The NRF|SAAO invites you for a Night tour & star gazing Our night tours begin at the Visitor's 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's 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's 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 & stargazing. The Private Night Tour & Stargazing will start with a presentation. Visitors will then be given an introduction to the history of the observatory, library, museum, and the 120 year-old McClean telescope. If the weather…

The NRF|SAAO invites you for a Night tour & star gazing Our night tours begin at the Visitor's 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 Open Nights in Cape Town take place on the second and fourth Saturday of every month. All Open Nights will start with a presentation on topics of astronomy or related science fields. Visitors will then be given an introduction to the history of…

The NRF|SAAO invites you for a Night tour & star gazing Our night tours begin at the Visitor's 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's 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 Open Nights in Cape Town take place on the second and fourth Saturday of every month. All Open Nights will start with a presentation on topics of astronomy or related science fields. Visitors will then be given an introduction to the history of…

The NRF|SAAO invites you for a Night tour & star gazing Our night tours begin at the Visitor's 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's 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's 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's 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 Open Nights in Cape Town take place on the second and fourth Saturday of every month. All Open Nights will start with a presentation on topics of astronomy or related science fields. Visitors will then be given an introduction to the history of…

The NRF|SAAO invites you for a Night tour & star gazing Our night tours begin at the Visitor's 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's 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 Open Nights in Cape Town take place on the second and fourth Saturday of every month. All Open Nights will start with a presentation on topics of astronomy or related science fields. Visitors will then be given an introduction to the history of…

The NRF|SAAO invites you for a Night tour & star gazing Our night tours begin at the Visitor's 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's 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's 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's 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's 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 Open Nights in Cape Town take place on the second and fourth Saturday of every month. All Open Nights will start with a presentation on topics of astronomy or related science fields. Visitors will then be given an introduction to the history of…

The NRF|SAAO Open Nights in Cape Town take place on the second and fourth Saturday of every month. All Open Nights will start with a presentation on topics of astronomy or related science fields. Visitors will then be given an introduction to the history of…

The NRF|SAAO invites you for a Night tour & star gazing Our night tours begin at the Visitor's 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's 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 Open Nights in Cape Town take place on the second and fourth Saturday of every month. All Open Nights will start with a presentation on topics of astronomy or related science fields. Visitors will then be given an introduction to the history of…

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. Each evening begins with an engaging presentation on astronomy or a related field of science, followed by a guided tour…

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. Each evening begins with an engaging presentation on astronomy or a related field of science, followed by a guided tour…

The NRF|SAAO invites you for a private day tour in celebration of National Science Week 2025. During the day tour, the guests are given a historical site tour that includes a visit to our main building which is one of the oldest formal buildings in…

The NRF|SAAO invites you for a private day tour in celebration of National Science Week 2025. During the day tour, the guests are given a historical site tour that includes a visit to our main building which is one of the oldest formal buildings in…

The NRF|SAAO invites you for a private day tour in celebration of National Science Week 2025. During the day tour, the guests are given a historical site tour that includes a visit to our main building which is one of the oldest formal buildings in…

The NRF|SAAO invites you for a private day tour in celebration of National Science Week 2025. During the day tour, the guests are given a historical site tour that includes a visit to our main building which is one of the oldest formal buildings in…

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. Each evening begins with an engaging presentation on astronomy or a related field of science, followed by a guided tour…

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…

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. Each evening begins with an engaging presentation on astronomy or a related field of science, followed by a guided tour…

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…

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. Each evening begins with an engaging presentation on astronomy or a related field of science, followed by a guided tour…

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…

Heritage Day 2025 Celebrational Tours and Stargazing Join us this Heritage Day for a unique celebration under South African skies. We’re offering four free guided day tours and one special stargazing session at the South African Astronomical Observatory in Cape Town.   Day Tours Explore the Observatory’s historic main building, marvel at the Photoheliograph, discover the iconic McClean Telescope and enjoy a special treasure hunt. Weather permitting, guests will also enjoy sungazing experiences—available only during the first three day tours.   Stargazing Session As night falls, enjoy a presentation from an Astronomer after which we will look to the stars with the McClean Telescope and our powerful Dobsonian telescopes (weather permitting).   Important Information Tickets are free of charge. Guests may only enter the site 30 minutes prior to the start of their chosen event. Spaces are limited, so booking is essential! Booking for a day tour…

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. Each evening begins with an engaging presentation on astronomy or a related field of science, followed by a guided tour…

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. Each evening begins with an engaging presentation on astronomy or a related field of science, followed by a guided tour…

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…

SALT 20 Celebrational Day Tours Join us at the NRF|SAAO as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of SALT (Southern African Large Telescope) with FREE special guided day tours. Explore the science, history, and innovation behind Africa’s largest optical telescope and the wonders that have shaped two decades of exploration. Choose from two exclusive day tour slots, 10:00 AM or 1:00 PM, and be part of this milestone moment. Tickets are limited; be sure to book yours early to secure your spot. Gates will open at 9:30 AM for the 10:oo AM slot and 12:30 PM for the…

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. Each evening begins with an engaging presentation on astronomy or a related field of science, followed by a guided tour…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 December 2025 are scheduled for all 4 Saturdays of the month) Each evening begins with an engaging…

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 private day tour. During the day tour, the guests are given a historical site tour that includes a visit to our main building which is one of the oldest formal buildings in Cape Town, a tour of the grounds,…

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 December 2025 are scheduled for all 4 Saturdays of the month) Each evening begins with an engaging…

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 private day tour. During the day tour, the guests are given a historical site tour that includes a visit to our main building which is one of the oldest formal buildings in Cape Town, a tour of the grounds,…

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 December 2025 are scheduled for all 4 Saturdays of the month) Each evening begins with an engaging…

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 December 2025 are scheduled for all 4 Saturdays of the month) Each evening begins with an engaging…

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…