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Looking Up - 18 Dec 24 - Visit the Observatory for a tour!

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Visit the Observatory for a tour! Pran Govender tells us about the new Visitor Centre and tours at the Observatory. See www.saao.ac.za

18 Dec 2024 English South Africa Places & Travel

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