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About SALT Observatory
The biggest reason why anyone would visit the little Karoo dorpie of Sutherland lies 18 km outside the village in the direction of Fraserburg.
On this arid hilltop you'll find the largest telescope in the Southern Hemisphere – SALT (Southern African Large Telescope). With zero light pollution and cloudless night skies, these enormous telescopes probe the stars, planets and galaxies.
Guided tours take place Monday to Friday at 10:30 and 14:30, and Saturday at 11:30 and 14:30. Bookings are essential.
Added By: Sutherland Guest House
Directions to SALT Observatory
From Sutherland the Observatory is 18 km in the direction of Fraserburg.
Telephone:
023 5712 436 suthbookings@saao.ac.za
Website:
www.saao.ac.za/about/visting/sutherland
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Reviews for SALT Observatory
12 reviews Reviews of
★★★★★
4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5 out of 5 stars
Elize Fourie
25 December 2016
Wow.....Awesome om die teleskoop te beleef so op Afrika grond.
Lauren de Freitas
28 November 2016
Very interesting! Definitely a must see in South Africa!
Geraldine Smuts
28 September 2016
Werklik insiggewend!
Brentia Shaw
18 May 2015
Quite spectacular. Informative and well presented by knowlegeable and friendly staff. Thoroughly abused the green screen booth!
Shiralee Swan
05 May 2015
Informative.
Jilly Stewart
20 April 2015
A most incredible experience. The day tour was very informative and interesting and the night tour was something I'll never forget, but hope to repeat at sometime.
Jane vandenberg
23 December 2014
Well run and extremely informative guides.
Marinda Janse van Rensburg
06 December 2014
Interesting.
Marinda Janse van Rensburg
06 December 2014
Interesting.
Karen De Kock
29 September 2014
Definitely worth a visit, book in advance the day or night tour, cash or card.
Catherine Grant-Smith
11 April 2014
Excellent day tours which introduce you to SALT plus the star gazing night tours are highly recommended.
Uwe Auer
13 December 2013
Very impressive telescope, and fascinating work that is going on there.
Accommodation near SALT Observatory
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Sleeps 10 in 5 rooms
Karoo Rustigheid Guest Farm is a comfortable self-catering house for eight to ten guests in the...
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Stellar Dust Guest House
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Sleeps 4 in 2 rooms
Tula Karoo is a newly renovated Karoo stone house in the heart of Sutherland that can accommodate four persons per night. The accommodation...
R1500
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Huis Windhoek
Sleeps 8 in 4 rooms
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SALT Observatory Map
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SALT Observatory is 16km from the centre of Sutherland
, the nearest airport 251.5km (George 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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