Planetarium Shows
Sutherland Planetarium offers a variety of fulldome 3D shows all astronomy related. The latest show “Rising Star” showcases SALT as well as SKA. The Planetarium show is a great way to visualize astronomy in an astonishing manner.
Monday - Friday: 09:00, 10:30, 12:00, 13:30, 15:00, 16:30, 18:00*
Saturday: 09:00, 10:30, 12:00, 13:30, 15:00, 16:30, 18:00 Sunday: 10:30*, 12:00*, 16:30*,18:00* *: Book in advance to avoid disappointment |
Telescope Stargazing
Evening stargazing through our 11” and 14” Telescopes (14” being the Largest Telescope in Town). Stars, Constellations, Planets, Clusters and Nebula depending in the season. Smartphone Astrophotography sessions after every show.
June - July 19:00
August - November 20:00 December - March 20:30 April - May 20:00 |
Sutherland Planetarium is located in the centre of Sutherland en route to the Southern African Large Telescope.
It is the latest and only privately owned Digital Planetarium in South Africa.
The planetarium is equipped with a Fulldome Pro DX4 system using a single revolutionary Fulldome Pro media server to power four Full HD projectors. The Projection dome is fitted with a Dolby Atmos 7.1 sound system moving three-dimensional (3D) sound affects around the theatre with astonishing realism.
The 30-seater Planetarium is open 7 days a week showcasing a wide range (54) of 3-D Fulldome films to ensure educational entertainment for the whole family.
It is the latest and only privately owned Digital Planetarium in South Africa.
The planetarium is equipped with a Fulldome Pro DX4 system using a single revolutionary Fulldome Pro media server to power four Full HD projectors. The Projection dome is fitted with a Dolby Atmos 7.1 sound system moving three-dimensional (3D) sound affects around the theatre with astonishing realism.
The 30-seater Planetarium is open 7 days a week showcasing a wide range (54) of 3-D Fulldome films to ensure educational entertainment for the whole family.
Our New Astro Amphitheatre boasts 2 state of the art telescopes for evening stargazing:
1. Celestron CGEM – 1100 Computerized Telescope
- XLT Schmidt Cassegrain Design
- 280mm (11”) Aperture
- 2800mm F/L (f/10)
- Computerized Equatorial Mount
2. Celestron C14 Telescope – Losmandy G11 Mount
- StarBright Schmidt Cassegrain Design
- 355mm (14”) Aperture
- 3910mm F/L (f/11)
- Computerized Equatorial Mount
With these telescopes we can observe the night sky in astonishing detail.
We also offer smartphone astro photography.
1. Celestron CGEM – 1100 Computerized Telescope
- XLT Schmidt Cassegrain Design
- 280mm (11”) Aperture
- 2800mm F/L (f/10)
- Computerized Equatorial Mount
2. Celestron C14 Telescope – Losmandy G11 Mount
- StarBright Schmidt Cassegrain Design
- 355mm (14”) Aperture
- 3910mm F/L (f/11)
- Computerized Equatorial Mount
With these telescopes we can observe the night sky in astonishing detail.
We also offer smartphone astro photography.
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T E S T I M O N I A L S
A must to visit when in Sutherland!
Unforgettable. 3D show a must. Stargazing was special. Willem very knowledgeable. The telescopes are great and you will learn something new and memorable. 
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Herman - (TripAdvisor June 2022)