The Southern African Large Telescope is a 9. 2-metre optical telescope designed mainly for spectroscopy. It consists of 91 hexagonal mirror segments …
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Mar 18, 2025
If you are anywhere near Sutherland in the South African Karoo region, you should definitely visit the southern hemisphere's largest telescope and international astronomy centre. Our guide, Patrick,…Full review by U6405PKvivianc
Mar 15, 2025
We had the pleasure of experiencing a tour at SALT with Patrick van Wyk as our guide, and it was truly outstanding. Patrick’s knowledge went well beyond what we expected, making the tour both informa…Full review by Departure57221604538
Mar 7, 2025
We had a fun and educational Star gazing night with julio! He made it as entertaining and informative as possible without giving too little information or it being technical. Thank you, julio!Full review by Venture24254090373
I am traveling to Sutherland in 10 days and would like to go to SALT. But can't seem to get onto their website. What are the fees and tour times? Or is there an email address I could contact them on?
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There are tour times and fees and you can pre book We stayed in an excellent B&B and our land lady did it all for us . You will love it
Hi TripAdvisor Travellers.. I want to visit Sutherlands (Northern Cape - SALT ) we are travelling some 1300km from Durban via the Garden route towards George/Knysna and then Outshoorn - How many days is needed to visit the telescopes. We were told that the best time to visit is before the raining seasons so will early August 2018 be okay. Are there any other attraction in Sutherlands
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I would recommend Sterland, with Jurg as your guide for any stargazing in Sutherland. 2 nights minimum, as if the 1st night is overcast you still have a chance for the 2nd night. They do …
I would recommend Sterland, with Jurg as your guide for any stargazing in Sutherland. 2 nights minimum, as if the 1st night is overcast you still have a chance for the 2nd night. They do recommend winter as the best time to see the stars, but Sutherland is a winter rainfall area. You need a day to see SALT and the day tour is well worth it. Early August should be fine.
Hi - I need to plan a trip to Sutherland to do a tour of SALT - what is best way to get the most informative and interesting tour of this and star gazing - do we just book the SALT guides or what? Good accommodation recommendations needed. We would also like to combine this trip with the Spring Flowers in September - any advice on where best to go at this time and where to stay - any information welcomed! Thanks
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SALT gives you a tour of the telescope hourly but you cannot see the stars from there. There are local star gazers in Sutherland however have telescopes you can see the …
SALT gives you a tour of the telescope hourly but you cannot see the stars from there. There are local star gazers in Sutherland however have telescopes you can see the stars with. Jurg is one of the locals. Runs a camp site at centre of town. Accommodation quite full this time of year. If you are a crowd, we stayed at starry night guest house which was very comfortable- self catering accommodation.
We will be in Surherland on 10 November. What time is the evening tour? Is it rainy season in November?
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Summer months the star gazing tour starts @ 20.00 hrs ( 8.00 pm ) With regards to the weather ., anybodies guess, the chances are you will have good weather as Sutherland …
Summer months the star gazing tour starts @ 20.00 hrs ( 8.00 pm ) With regards to the weather ., anybodies guess, the chances are you will have good weather as Sutherland has low rainfall. You can enjoy a star gazing experience in town as there is a very experienced & passionate guy that does it Make enquires when in town
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