Johannesburg-Hartbeespoort
Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics
Johannesburg-Hartbeespoort is recorded as an annex of South Africa's Union Observatory, part of a network of astronomical stations that grew out of Johannesburg in the early 20th century.
About Johannesburg-Hartbeespoort
The Union Observatory itself operated in Johannesburg from 1903 to 1971, on Observatory Ridge, one of the city's highest points, before closing due to growing light pollution. Over the decades it maintained satellite annexes at various sites; the Hartbeespoort area, northwest of the city, is where one such annex was based as the observatory's operations expanded beyond its original Johannesburg site.
Location & getting there
The site lies in the Hartbeespoort area northwest of Johannesburg, South Africa.
Visiting Johannesburg-Hartbeespoort
Public visiting arrangements are not well documented for this specific site. Check locally or with South African astronomical organisations before planning a trip.
See your named star from here
Wherever a telescope stands, it can be aimed at the coordinates of a named star. Find any star's exact right ascension and declination in the star catalogue.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.
