Science tourism
South African Astronomical Observatory – The national centre for optical and infrared astronomy in South Africa.  The Observatory has a fascinating history dating back to 1820, which is when our main building was constructed, making it one of the oldest permanent structures in Cape Town.  Owing to light and air pollution in the city, most of the actual observing happens in Sutherland in the Northern Cape, about 380 km from Cape Town.  Some of the telescopes in Cape Town are still used for outreach and public events.