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.
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.
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.
SUTHERLAND PLANETARIUM & Coffee Shop
with skilled and friendly Baristas making the best Cappuccino 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.
Sutherland Planetarium's privately owned 14 inch telescope
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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 TELESCOPE STARGAZING
T E S T I M O N I A L S
A must to visit when in Sutherland!
The Sutherland Planetarium is a fantastic attraction and a must visit when in Sutherland. It gave us a great background to our Stargazing later that evening. Nico van der Merwe owner of the Planetarium conducts the Stargazing himself and is both very knowledgeable and relatable. Attached is a photo of Jupiter with 3 of its moons visible and one of our moon which we took with our smart phone through the 11 inch telescope (there is also a larger 14 inch telescope). Highly recommended! 
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Allen U - (TripAdvisor August 2020)