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1. SANSA Space Science
2. Sutherland Planetarium
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 39 reviews
Sutherland Planetarium is located in the centre of Sutherland en route to the Southern African Large Telescope. It is the latest and only privately owned Digital Planetarium in South Africa. The planetarium is equipped with a Fulldome Pro DX4 system using a single revolutionary Fulldome Pro media server to power four Full HD projectors. The Projection dome is fitted with a Dolby Atmos 7.1 sound s
Reviewed By cherylp640 - Somerset West, South Africa
We decided to take a drive to Sutherland on the spur of the moment and was delighted that Nico could fit us in for a fantastic evening of stargazing. We experienced Nico’s warm hospitality, thorough knowledge of our galaxy and beyond plus loads of patience with our very inquisitive 5 yr old. All in all, a great experience and one that I would highly recommend.
3. Iziko South African Museum and Planetarium
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 385 reviews
The Iziko South African Museum houses more than one and a half million specimens of scientific importance. The collections now range from fossils almost 700-million years old to insects and fish caught last week. There are also stone tools made by people 120 000 years ago, traditional clothes from the last century, and T-shirts printed yesterday.The Planetarium, which is housed in the South African Museum building, is a celestial theatre in the round, utilising the complex Minolta star machine and multiple projectors to transport the audience through the wonders of the universe. The ultimate in armchair travel.Inside the domed auditorium, we can recreate the night sky, so whatever the weather outside, the Planetarium sky is always clear, an extraordinary audio-visual experience for old and young.
Reviewed By PennyMilnerSmyth - Berea, South Africa
It might be Cape Town’s best kept or most foolishly kept secret - the revamped planetarium. We did not see the museum as we went to an evening show so cannot comment on that part of the attraction. What we can say is this: it’s a bargain attending a magical planetarium show. R60 for adults and R30 for children’s pensioners. Booking online not available but show schedule is. Some free on site parking. Don’t be put off if it looks closed, you now enter through the museum building and not what seems to be the Planetarium entrance. We saw Passport to the Universe and It was an outstanding and breathtaking experience seeing the stars and planets and constellations from the reclining seats. A must for families. A huge opportunity for the museum to market and attract visitors is being lost.
4. Observatory Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 47 reviews
This odd house is an eclectic melange of architectural styles, the whimsy of amateur astronomer Henry Carter Galpin. Locals would set their watches by the time on Galpin’s clock tower.
5. Naval Hill Planetarium
6. Southern Africa Large Telescope
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 345 reviews
Reviewed By StephenW3955
A must do for everyone! A wonderful evening spent amongst the stars. The views were spectacular and the tour guides very knowledgeable. The museum could use a bit of love and some attention on the displays. The visit to SALT was truly spectacular and we were treated to a great display of the inner workings of the telescope. Don’t ever miss out on an opportunity to visit.
