South African Astronomical Observatory

5 Annalisa Berry - 3 months ago

What a amazing experience. Loved every minute learning new things and exploring the Library and Museum

5 Chantel Balladon (AngelFace89) - 6 days ago

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.

5 Rick Rohan - 3 months ago

Must visit for anyone who likes the universe and astronomy. It's a pleasure listening to real asteonmers. And the history of the place is amazing. Currently only open to public every 2nd and 4th Saturday. But due to the limit of 40 people. Tickets get sold out as soon as it opens on qticket (tickets are free). So keep an eye on their FB page as to when it opens.

5 Anthea Christine Smith - a week ago

If your into astronomy and want to learn something something really cool, visit their open nights happening only 2 times a month on a saturday

5 kimberley canning - 3 years ago

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.

5 Duncan Alfreds - 4 years ago

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

4 Lana Wright - 3 years ago

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.