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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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| Subject | Predicate | Object | Confidence | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South African Astronomical Observatory | 1.0m | 1m reflector | 1.00 | infobox |
| South African Astronomical Observatory | 1.9m | 1.9m reflector | 1.00 | infobox |
| South African Astronomical Observatory | ACT | 75 cm reflector | 1.00 | infobox |
| South African Astronomical Observatory | Alternative names | SAAO | 1.00 | infobox |
| South African Astronomical Observatory | Coordinates | 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-… | 1.00 | infobox |
| South African Astronomical Observatory | Established | 20 October 1820; 205 years ago (1820-10-20) - As the Royal Observatory Cape of Good Hope | 1.00 | infobox |
| South African Astronomical Observatory | Established | 1972; 54 years ago (1972) - As the South African Astronomical Observatory | 1.00 | infobox |
| South African Astronomical Observatory | Infrared Survey Facility | 1.4m reflector | 1.00 | infobox |
| South African Astronomical Observatory | Location | Headquarters in Observatory, Cape Town Major telescopes in Sutherland, Northern Cape | 1.00 | infobox |
| South African Astronomical Observatory | MeerLICHT | 0.6m f/5.5 modified Dall-Kirkham telescope | 1.00 | infobox |
| South African Astronomical Observatory | MONET | 1.2m reflector | 1.00 | infobox |
| South African Astronomical Observatory | Observatory code | 51, B31, A60, L66 | 1.00 | infobox |
| South African Astronomical Observatory | Organization | National Research Foundation of South Africa | 1.00 | infobox |
| South African Astronomical Observatory | SALT | SALT11m reflector1.9m1.9m reflectorInfrared Survey Facility1.4m reflectorMONET1.2m reflector1.0m1m reflectorSuperWASP-South8x Canon 200mm f/1.8ACT75 cm reflectorSolaris-10.5m f/… | 1.00 | infobox |
| South African Astronomical Observatory | SALT | 11m reflector | 1.00 | infobox |
| South African Astronomical Observatory | Solaris-1 | 0.5m f/15 Ritchey–Chrétien | 1.00 | infobox |
| South African Astronomical Observatory | SuperWASP-South | 8x Canon 200mm f/1.8 | 1.00 | infobox |
| South African Astronomical Observatory | Website | saao.ac.za | 1.00 | infobox |
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