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SAAO Cape Town day Tours

October 23 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Join us on the 23rd of October 2024 for an unforgettable experience at the NRF|SAAO for a 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, a visit to some of the telescope domes on site, including our main dome; the McClean telescope which is over 120 yrs old, a visit of our Museum, then concludes at our newly opened visitor’s center, and weather permitting, the guests are also treated to sun gazing/spotting from 2 different telescopes for free.

Tour fees/Donations go towards the SAAO’s education, public outreach, and socio-economic development programs. Tour bookings must be paid in advance – no payments will be accepted on-site.

This is a secure site and all other buildings are off-limits to the public.

For queries, please email cptbookings@saao.ac.za or call +27 21 447 0025.

 

Details

Date:
October 23
Time:
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Event Category:

Organizer

SAAO

Venue

Cape Town
Observatory Rd, Observatory
Cape Town, 7925 South Africa
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Phone:
021 447 0025