Sutherland Observatory
The South African Astronomical Observatory's primary observing site, hosting SALT and numerous optical and infrared telescopes beneath the dark skies of the Karoo.
Identity
- Name
- Sutherland Observatory
- Region
- AFR
- Slug
- sutherland-observatory
- Type
- observatory
Details
- Description
- The South African Astronomical Observatory's primary observing site, hosting SALT and numerous optical and infrared telescopes beneath the dark skies of the Karoo.
- Latitude
- -32.3779361
- Location
- Sutherland Observatory (SAAO), Karoo Hoogland Ward 3, Karoo Hoogland Local Municipality, Namakwa District Municipality, Northern Cape, South Africa
- Longitude
- 20.8061299
- Operational Status
- operational
- Ownership
- government
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Assets & Meta
- Creation Time
- 7/11/2026, 9:21:34 PM
- Updated Time
- 7/11/2026, 9:21:34 PM