Sutherland, Upper Karoo

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Sutherland, Upper Karoo

Sutherland is the principal astronomical centre in Africa. The South African Astronomical Observatory, about 14 km outside of town, is said to be one of the best observatories in the southern hemisphere.

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Tankwa-Karoo National Park

The 80 000 hectare Tankwa Karoo National Park, proclaimed in 1986 and still in a development stage, is at present in a veld recovery phase and it will be some time before the original vegetation re-establishes itself. Even so, after the occasional shower, the park erupts into a dazzling display of flowering ... more information

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SA Astronomical Observatory

Where: Sutherland, Upper Karoo
How much (per person): R1 to R100

The Southern African Large Telescope (SALT) is the largest single optical telescope in the southern hemisphere, with a hexagonal mirror arra ... more information

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