South African astronomy has a long, rich history of discovery – and a promising future
South African astronomy has a long, rich history of discovery – and a promising future By Ian Glass - The Conversation The Southern African Large Telescope has been a key part of South Africa's astronomical contributions. - Source: SAAO Listen to article The South African Astronomical Observatory in Cape Town is the oldest permanent observatory in the southern hemisphere: it turned 200 in 2020. This observatory is a fundamental part of South Africa's long history of astronomical research, which began when French academic Nicolas-Louis de La Caille visited Cape Town from 1751 to 1753. ...
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