Culture, arts & entertainment: things to do in Cape Town

SATURDAY 8TH NOVEMBER 2025
A THING TO DO THIS SATURDAY

in CAPE TOWN
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nightsky - See the secrets of the Universe at the SAAO. [ATTDT]
Estimated cost Free Estimated duration 45 mins - 2 hours Distance away About 3 miles away
The South African Astronomical Observatory's base in Observatory, Cape Town, is usually the reserve of astronomy academics - but not this Saturday. On the second and fourth Saturday night of each month, the site is open for a talk at 8pm, followed (weather permitting) for a chance to see into their skies with the Observatory's telescopes.
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