PESCOPE observatory
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PESCOPE Observatory is an astronomical observatory in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa.
About PESCOPE Observatory
Detailed public information about this observatory's history and instruments is not currently available.
Location & getting there
The observatory is in Africa, in South Africa's Eastern Cape province, a region with wide, dark rural skies away from major cities.
Visiting PESCOPE Observatory
No published opening hours or ticketing information is available. If you would like to visit, search online for current contact details before travelling.
See your named star from here
Under the Eastern Cape's dark skies, a telescope pointed with precision can find any fixed point overhead, including the coordinates of a star named through Star Register. Name a star and find it in our catalogue.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.
