South African Astronomical Observatory
latest news & developments
International scientists call for more collaboration from South African researchers
Physicists and scientists gathered in Hong Kong to map out past, present and future discoveries in mathematics, life sciences and astronomy
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Space congress to bring astronauts into SA’s orbit
An international astronautical congress to be held in Cape Town next week is set to draw astronauts, scientists and "space lawyers" to South Africa.
Hearing causes rift in scientific community
Astronomer Phil Charles has been cleared of all charges against him — but the fallout from his extraordinary disciplinary hearing continues.
Partial eclipse of the sun visible on Monday
A partial eclipse of the sun will be visible from South Africa on Monday, the South African Astronomical Observatory said.