South African Astronomical Observatory
265 Reviews
- Wednesday8:30 am–4:30 pm
- Thursday8:30 am–4:30 pm
- Friday8:30 am–4:30 pm
- SaturdayClosed
- SundayClosed
- Monday8:30 am–4:30 pm
- Tuesday8:30 am–4:30 pm
About the Business
SAAO | South African Astronomical Observatory |
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Call Us
+27214470025
1 Observatory Rd, Observatory, Cape Town, 7925
Hours
- Wednesday8:30 am–4:30 pm
- Thursday8:30 am–4:30 pm
- Friday8:30 am–4:30 pm
- SaturdayClosed
- SundayClosed
- Monday8:30 am–4:30 pm
- Tuesday8:30 am–4:30 pm
Features
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for kids
Recommended Reviews
Phelo N
03.10.2023
South African Astronomical Observatory
SAAO has great astronomy and astrophysics lectures every 2nd saturday evening. SAAO's open nights event is a great way of learning something new, getting to find out about history of astromony in Cape Town and doing some star gazing Cape Town's Astronomy Society. It's a Saturday evening we'll spent.
Chantel Balladon (AngelFace89)
27.09.2023
South African Astronomical Observatory
Attended one of the Open Nights here - what an eye-opening experience. This place is full of history (from as early as the 1800s). Friendly staff, neat premises, lots of tokens of the history on display. Kid-friendly and ample secure parking on site.
Hritik Mitha
24.09.2023
South African Astronomical Observatory
I come here quite often as an undergraduate in the field of astronomy and I always end up learning something new with each visit. The observatory has an incredibly rich history that it has preserved over the years so that it can be communicated to the public and admired in the present. There are visiting evenings twice a month wherein one can attend a talk by a professional in the field, receive a guided tour of the library and McLean telescope and also do some stargazing if the weather permits. Highly educational experience for people of all ages and backgrounds.
Lyn Holm
07.09.2023
South African Astronomical Observatory
We thoroughly enjoyed the night tour (looking through a telescope) and the day tour (learning about how stars work and going inside SALT). Our guides, Patrick and Francois, we're both great. Thank you, SAAO.
Sharon Sager Cohen
20.08.2023
South African Astronomical Observatory
Absolutely fantastic and extremely interesting experience.The lecturers we interesting, humorousand highly intelligent
Annalisa Berry
29.07.2023
South African Astronomical Observatory
What a amazing experience. Loved every minute learning new things and exploring the Library and Museum
Duncan Alfreds
23.07.2023
South African Astronomical Observatory
Excellent centre of learning about the the way nature works. Free lectures from eminent experts in their respective fields. Scientists demonstrate humility in being able to say the three important words: I don't know." And you get to look through a telescope"
kimberley canning
22.07.2023
South African Astronomical Observatory
The Observatory is open to the public every second Saturday.A worthwhile visit. Very interesting speakers give talks on many Astronomical topics. There is also a tour of the library, museum and telescopes after the public lecture.
Lana Wright
21.07.2023
South African Astronomical Observatory
What an interesting evening in a full house with the well experienced and traveled speaker. Even though the sky was cloudy, we still had a few brief glimpses at the moon and some stars through an outside telescope. The inside telescope is so big, u need to stand on an A-frame ladder to reach. The library is amazing and a must visit. The nearly extinct lethargic leopard toad who only comes out at night, also resides on the premises, so drive slowly.
Nathan Abrahams
19.07.2023
South African Astronomical Observatory
Beautiful Historic location which is nicely maintained. Interesting talks by guest speakers from all over the world, entrance is free, event is the first and last Saturday of the month. After the talk there are guided tours of the site such as the library and the historic telecope. You can even do some star gazing, depending on the weather. If you have nothing planned on Saturday night feel free to attend.
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1 Observatory Rd, Observatory, Cape Town, 7925
South African Astronomical Observatory