Point of interest

South African Astronomical Observatory

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Tips from locals

Helene
October 31, 2014
The reason this area is called Observatory is because the headquarters of the National Centre for Optical and Infrared Astronomy are based in this suburb. Every second and fourth Saturday of the month
Karen
January 14, 2014
The original Royal Observatory buildings now serve as the headquarters of the South African Astronomical Observatory, with an on-site museum exhibiting various historic instruments and telescopes.
Caroline & Steve
December 25, 2018
Observatory's name sake and the oldest Observatory in the country. Open days once a month.

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Location
1 Observatory Rd
Cape Town, WC