SAAO Cape Town Visitor Centre and Museum
SAAO Cape Town Visitor Centre and Museum is the public interpretation hub within the historic former Royal Observatory precinct. Regular booked open nights and private tours connect the visitor centre and museum with the heritage Main Building, library, and 120-year-old McClean Telescope, followed when weather allows by observing through the McClean and dedicated public telescopes.
Identity
- Name
- SAAO Cape Town Visitor Centre and Museum
- Region
- AFR
- Type
- visitor_center
Details
- Description
- SAAO Cape Town Visitor Centre and Museum is the public interpretation hub within the historic former Royal Observatory precinct. Regular booked open nights and private tours connect the visitor centre and museum with the heritage Main Building, library, and 120-year-old McClean Telescope, followed when weather allows by observing through the McClean and dedicated public telescopes.
- Latitude
- -33.9354092
- Location
- Longitude
- 18.4773655
- Operational Status
- operational
- Ownership
- government
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- Creation Time
- July 29, 2026 at 08:47:38 UTC
- Updated Time
- July 29, 2026 at 08:47:38 UTC