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Sutherland hosts the Southern African Large Telescope (SALT) and offers public viewing sessions at one of the world's premier observatories. The town's high altitude, dry climate, and remoteness create over 200 clear nights annually. Professional astronomers guide visitors through Southern Hemisphere highlights invisible from northern latitudes.
Home to the Southern African Large Telescope (SALT), South Africa's premier dark sky town with 300+ clear nights annually.
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