What an interesting evening in a full house with the well experienced and traveled speaker. Even though the sky was cloudy, we still had a few brief glimpses at the moon and some stars through an outside telescope. The inside telescope is so big, u need to stand on an A-frame ladder to reach. The library is amazing and a must visit. The nearly extinct lethargic leopard toad who only comes out at night, also resides on the premises, so drive slowly.

The Observatory is open to the public every second Saturday.A worthwhile visit. Very interesting speakers give talks on many Astronomical topics. There is also a tour of the library, museum and telescopes after the public lecture.

Excellent centre of learning about the the way nature works. Free lectures from eminent experts in their respective fields. Scientists demonstrate humility in being able to say the three important words: I dont know. And you get to look through a telescope

Beautiful Historic location which is nicely maintained. Interesting talks by guest speakers from all over the world, entrance is free, event is the first and last Saturday of the month. After the talk there are guided tours of the site such as the library and the historic telecope. You can even do some star gazing, depending on the weather. If you have nothing planned on Saturday night feel free to attend.

SAAO has great astronomy and astrophysics lectures every 2nd saturday evening. SAAOs open nights event is a great way of learning something new, getting to find out about history of astromony in Cape Town and doing some star gazing Cape Towns Astronomy Society. Its a Saturday evening well spent.

Wonderful facility! Great for public and school excursions

We were at the Liesbeek River Park next to SAAO. We were doing our Geography field work

Quaint, historical setting, very interesting.

I enjoyed a lot in that place and I could saw the star though telescope.

Friendly people from securities to executive. Great area to visit

Just been for a lovely evening talk and star gazing. Great hosts very knowledgeable informative talk, question and answer was great interaction with visitors. Thanks very much Guys.

Attended one of the Saturday talks here and the presentation by Dr. Jacinta Delhaize was really good! The massive main telescope thats used to show the public the nights sky wasnt working and hasnt been for a few months. There was a much smaller one set-up outside and we were thankful for the effort from the organisers. Unfortunately, it wasnt a clear enough night to marvel at the beauty of the sky. Its advisable to carry a torch or a smartphone with a good torch app because the walk from the auditorium to the telescope is barely lit. Arrive early - the auditorium was packed on our visit and people were standing in the doorway listening to the talk.

I would cherish an opportunity to see the night skies from the Observatory! Hope they have open evenings still?

Had the opportunity to meet an astronaut

Fabulous

Its a historic building, with telescopes, they have open night for star gazing by amazing astronomers. Bring your entire family, entry is free/no charge. An amazing place and fantastic experience. Love it.

Fascinating and rich with interesting history of astronomy in South Africa. Christian as the tour guide takes the experience to a whole new level with his wit and humor.

Everyone is so helpful and accommodatingLearned a lot about the world and how much I dont know about it too

Open evening included a 45 min talk on dying stars... Followed by some star and moon gazing... Interesting and thought provoking... Great overall evening.

The open nights (which take place twice a month) are really something special. The talks are always interesting with some very good speakers and the star gazing after the talks is spectacular. A big plus is that its free!

Open nights are fantastic! The stargazing after the talk really is a must. Knowledgeable speakers and post grad students. Excellent night out

I go

Outstanding tour guide. If you love star gazing and know about the world above this is a must see.

Great working environment with an amazing history m knowledge

Beautiful peace in the city with intellectual convos. The main host (forget his name) has a great sense of humor too.

Great place. Very educational. A must visit

I would give it 6 stars if that would be possible enjoyed an excellent presentation about radioastronomy always worth going

Wonderful open lectures, friendly and knowledgeable staff, and a wonderful place to visit! I hope to work with them someday.

Very interesting centre with lots of history & fascinating insight into astronomy...

Loved it. So interesting

This is absolutely a must visit when you are in Cape Town. The public events are also very insightfull

A very unique with a very rich heritage of our Astronomy.

Great guide they know their stuff and the grounds are well kept

Great, informative evening with a knowledgeable guide. Worth a visit on open evenings (twice a month).

Great talks, loved the history tour!

Enjoyed looking through binoculars to see some stars.

Great place to learn more about astronomy and look through telescopes for free.

A really well organised lecture on the Star of Jerusalem from their monthly series. The presenter, Dr Christian Hettleg, is very knowledgeable and he has a gift for explaining complicated subjects in a very interesting and accessable manner.

Knowledgeable lecturers and amaizing star gazing afterward. Highly recommend.

Good experience and very educational.

Beautiful open skiesWorth going and educating yourself about astronomy

Loved this place, lots of history. Loved the job advertisement of the first computer being a human being.

Open nights for the kids are amazing. So much to see and learn

A unique, breathtaking views of the sky, stars, planets etc.

Great place to be for science purposes.

Very interesting.

Went to an open day talk and tour. Had a great time!

Astronomy paradise in South Africa.Nice campus, facilities and people.

Went with my astronomy class, and it was a beautiful experience

I Love The Sky

Wonderful impact in science

Interesting presentations and interactive telescope use, good for families and adults.

Famous Astronomy place. Free tours twice a month.

Oldest Astronomical Observatory in the southern hemisphere. A real feel for history

Absolutely brilliant, will definitely go again

It new experience for anyone open to wonder

Best place to think 🤔

Awesome experience, knowledgable and friendly staff.

Friendly people

Amazing

A must visit and educational

Wonderful friendly staff

The stars by night. WOW!!

Very insightful and interesting!

Open nights are very interesting

Great customer service

Thoroughly enjoyed an informative evening

I felt like a star

Awesome fortnightly talks.

Historic charm, modern science.

I wish that SAAO could invest more in reaching out to disadvantaged school and promote the study of the galaxy.

Beautiful view.

World class facility

Great experience.

Saw various objects in the night sky during an open evening.

Attended ArchSoc meeting

Very good

Very cool

Great

Brilliant!

Awesome

Amazing!

Cape Town

Unfortunately, I am looking for a place in Vietnam, the result is a place halfway around the world

Meh.