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NRF|SAAO Cape Town Private Night Tour
South African Astronomical ObservatoryRef: https://www.saao.ac.za/event/nrfsaao-cape-town-private-night-tour-105/
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Collected on 2 August 2026
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What this means
This is an event listing for the “NRF|SAAO Cape Town Private Night Tour” hosted by the South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO) and the NRF. The tour runs on 11 August from 20:00 to 22:00 and starts at the Visitor Center, including visits to the main building, the Museum, and the McClean building, followed by stargazing using outreach telescopes (weather permitting). Vehicles are only allowed on site from 19:30 and advanced booking is required; bookings can be made by email cptbookings@saao.ac.za or phone +27 21 447 0025.
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City of Cape Town, Western Cape
Reference
https://www.saao.ac.za/event/nrfsaao-cape-town-private-night-tour-105/
Key Takeaways
- Event: NRF|SAAO Cape Town Private Night Tour
- Date: August 11
- Time: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Start location: Visitor Center
- Includes: main building, Museum, McClean building
- Ends with: stargazing using Observatory outreach telescopes (weather permitting)
- Vehicle access: only from 19:30
- Booking: advanced booking required
- Booking contact: cptbookings@saao.ac.za
- Booking phone: +27 21 447 0025
- Venue: Cape Town Observatory Rd, Observatory, Cape Town, 7925, South Africa
- NRF
- SAAO (South African Astronomical Observatory)