About SAAO Headquarters
The headquarters of the South African Astronomical Observatory, at the site of the original Royal Observatory.
The location features administration facilities, library and museum, workshops, and historical telescopes that visitors can gaze through at night.
They offer informative and unique presentations on the second and fourth Saturday every month, starting at 8pm.
Telephone:
+27 (0) 21 447 0025
Website:
www.saao.ac.za/about/visting/cape-town
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Accommodation near SAAO Headquarters
25 Ash
Sleeps 6 in 3 rooms
25 Ash is nestled among the hustle and bustle of Observatory. Housing six guests in three rooms, this guest house offers a tranquil stay in...
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Obz Cottages - Crown Street
Sleeps 6 in 3 rooms
Obz Cottages - Crown Street provides a three-bedroom Victorian cottage in the historical and...
R1300
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African Heart Backpackers
Sleeps 10 in 4 rooms
Situated under majestic gaze of Table Mountain, Observatory is seen as the cultural hub of Cape Town. African Heart Backpackers, with its...
R580
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Green Elephant Backpackers
Sleeps 17 in 9 rooms
We are a friendly backpackers with excellent travel information and booking office. A solar heated...
Observatory Backpackers
Sleeps 36 in 10 rooms
Welcome to Observatory BackpackersWe are a backpackers established in the bohemian suburb of Observatory, Cape Town. Close to the action...
R220
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The Paragon 317 by HostAgents...
Sleeps 4 in 2 rooms
For holiday goers seeking out the excitement of Cape Town city, 317 Paragon is a stylish option...
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SAAO Headquarters is 0.9km from the centre of Observatory
, the nearest airport 13.9km (Cape Town International Airport).
*Distances are shown as the crow flies and not necessarily the actual travelling
*Distances are shown as the crow flies and not necessarily the actual travelling
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