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South African Astronomical Observatory

The South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO) is the national centre for optical and infrared astronomy in South Africa. It was established in 1972. The observatory is run by the National Research Foundation of South Africa. The facility's function is to conduct research in astronomy and astrophysics. The primary telescopes are located in Sutherland…

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Location
Headquarters in Observatory, Cape Town Major telescopes in Sutherland, Northern Cape
1.0m
1m reflector
1.9m
1.9m reflector
ACT
75 cm reflector
Alternative names
SAAO
Established
20 October 1820; 205 years ago (1820-10-20) - As the Royal Observatory Cape of Good Hope · 1972; 54 years ago (1972) - As the South African Astronomical Observatory

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South African Astronomical Observatory

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related to history · 18
South African Astronomical Observatory → Africa, Cape, Construction, CSIR, David Gill, Good Hope, His/Her Majesty's, In, January, Johannesburg, Radcliffe Observatory, Royal Medal, Royal Observatory, SAAO, Sutherland, The, The Republic Observatory, Thomas Maclear
related to PRIME · 12
South African Astronomical Observatory → Astro-Biology Center, Center, Currently PRIME, Maryland, NASA Goddard Space Flight, October, Osaka University, PRIME, PRime-focus Infrared Microlensing Experiments, Sutherland, The, University
Established · 2
South African Astronomical Observatory → 1972; 54 years ago (1972) - As the South African Astronomical Observatory, 20 October 1820; 205 years ago (1820-10-20) - As the Royal Observatory Cape of Good Hope
SALT · 2
South African Astronomical Observatory → 11m reflector, SALT11m reflector1.9m1.9m reflectorInfrared Survey Facility1.4m reflectorMONET1.2m reflector1.0m1m reflectorSuperWASP-South8x Canon 200mm f/1.8ACT75 cm reflectorSolaris-10.5m f/…
1.0m · 1
South African Astronomical Observatory → 1m reflector
1.9m · 1
South African Astronomical Observatory → 1.9m reflector
ACT · 1
South African Astronomical Observatory → 75 cm reflector
Alternative names · 1
South African Astronomical Observatory → SAAO
Coordinates · 1
South African Astronomical Observatory → Headquarters: .mw-parser-output .geo-default,.mw-parser-output .geo-dms,.mw-parser-output .geo-dec{display:inline}.mw-parser-output .geo-nondefault,.mw-parser-output .geo-multi-…
Infrared Survey Facility · 1
South African Astronomical Observatory → 1.4m reflector

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observatory telescope south sutherland telescopes astronomical african cape research saao africa astronomy national southern located salt town infrared university project

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South African Astronomical Observatory1.0m1m reflector1.00infobox
South African Astronomical Observatory1.9m1.9m reflector1.00infobox
South African Astronomical ObservatoryACT75 cm reflector1.00infobox
South African Astronomical ObservatoryAlternative namesSAAO1.00infobox
South African Astronomical ObservatoryCoordinatesHeadquarters: .mw-parser-output .geo-default,.mw-parser-output .geo-dms,.mw-parser-output .geo-dec{display:inline}.mw-parser-output .geo-nondefault,.mw-parser-output .geo-multi-…1.00infobox
South African Astronomical ObservatoryEstablished20 October 1820; 205 years ago (1820-10-20) - As the Royal Observatory Cape of Good Hope1.00infobox
South African Astronomical ObservatoryEstablished1972; 54 years ago (1972) - As the South African Astronomical Observatory1.00infobox
South African Astronomical ObservatoryInfrared Survey Facility1.4m reflector1.00infobox
South African Astronomical ObservatoryLocationHeadquarters in Observatory, Cape Town Major telescopes in Sutherland, Northern Cape1.00infobox
South African Astronomical ObservatoryMeerLICHT0.6m f/5.5 modified Dall-Kirkham telescope1.00infobox
South African Astronomical ObservatoryMONET1.2m reflector1.00infobox
South African Astronomical ObservatoryObservatory code51, B31, A60, L661.00infobox
South African Astronomical ObservatoryOrganizationNational Research Foundation of South Africa1.00infobox
South African Astronomical ObservatorySALTSALT11m reflector1.9m1.9m reflectorInfrared Survey Facility1.4m reflectorMONET1.2m reflector1.0m1m reflectorSuperWASP-South8x Canon 200mm f/1.8ACT75 cm reflectorSolaris-10.5m f/…1.00infobox
South African Astronomical ObservatorySALT11m reflector1.00infobox
South African Astronomical ObservatorySolaris-10.5m f/15 Ritchey–Chrétien1.00infobox
South African Astronomical ObservatorySuperWASP-South8x Canon 200mm f/1.81.00infobox
South African Astronomical ObservatoryWebsitesaao.ac.za1.00infobox

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