Your One STOP Space Shop
The Universe is just a click away
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 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 C14 Telescope – Losmandy G11 Mount
- StarBright Schmidt Cassegrain Design
- 355mm (14”) Aperture
- 3910mm F/L (f/11)
- Computerized Equatorial Mount
- Full GOTO – Gemini 1 System
2. Celestron CGEM – 1100 Computerized Telescope
- XLT Schmidt Cassegrain Design
- 280mm (11”) Aperture
- 2800mm F/L (f/10)
- Computerized Equatorial Mount
- Full GOTO - Nexstar
With these telescopes we can observe the night sky in astonishing detail.
We also offer astro photography on prior arrangements.
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 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 C14 Telescope – Losmandy G11 Mount
- StarBright Schmidt Cassegrain Design
- 355mm (14”) Aperture
- 3910mm F/L (f/11)
- Computerized Equatorial Mount
- Full GOTO – Gemini 1 System
2. Celestron CGEM – 1100 Computerized Telescope
- XLT Schmidt Cassegrain Design
- 280mm (11”) Aperture
- 2800mm F/L (f/10)
- Computerized Equatorial Mount
- Full GOTO - Nexstar
With these telescopes we can observe the night sky in astonishing detail.
We also offer astro photography on prior arrangements.
SUTHERLAND PLANETARIUM &
Info Centre - DISCOVER SUTHERLAND - and Coffee Shop with skilled and friendly Baristas making the best Cuppuccino and Hot Chocolate in Town Come and walk among the stars and learn more about Sutherland's incredibly clear night skies
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Telescope Stargazing every night.
Biggest privately owned 14 inch telescope in town
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The Adventure Begins @Sutherland Planetarium
3 D - Fulldome Theatre - Planetarium Shows daily
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Fulldome Theatre Planetarium Shows |
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EVENING STARGAZING WITH TELESCOPE
D A I L Y S H O W SLook deep into space
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T E S T I M O N I A L S
Out of this world!
The show was simply inspiring - we are excited to have a planetarium that puts Sutherland on the map. Now we have observatories, a planetarium and a town full of history. We hope many people will come to explore and find a place they'll return to again and again. 
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Anè - local resident (Sutherland)