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SALT, which is hosted and operated at NRF-SAAO, has just marked its 20th anniversary. A commemorative celebration on 10 Nov brought together dignitaries, prominent astronomers and scientists, as well as representatives from international partners.
"The Southern African Large Telescope (SALT) is more than a telescope. It is a symbol of what is possible when vision, investment, and international cooperation come together in pursuit of knowledge and progress."
The biggest geomagnetic storm of the year to date is currently in progress, causing possible disruptions to technological systems. sansa.org.za/2025/11/strong…
🌌 Look up, South Africa! The Southern Lights (Aurora Australis) could be visible tonight — a rare show caused by powerful solar storms! 🔥 📊 Live aurora forecast: swpc.noaa.gov/products/auror… 📖 Read more: getaway.co.za/travel-news/so…
🔭 Join the NRF|SAAO Open Night this Saturday, 15 Nov at 8 PM! Mechanical Engineer Kathryn Rosie takes us behind the scenes of SAAO’s telescope. After the talk: a history tour & stargazing (weather permitting). 🎟️ saao.ac.za/visit-capetown
We're thrilled to share our incredible lineup of female scientists taking the stage at Soapbox Science Cape Town 2025! 🌟 #SoapboxScience #CapeTown #WomenInScience 🗓 Date: Saturday, 15 November 2025 📍 Location: V&A Waterfront, Clock Tower ⏰ Time: 2PM-5PM 🎟 Cost: Free!
Did you know? 🔭 SALT is a spectroscopic telescope designed for powerful sky surveys! Its large collecting area and Sutherland’s dark skies let astronomers capture both faint, low-brightness objects and bright targets with incredible efficiency. #SALT20 @DSTI @NRF_News
2/3 Representing the SAAO is our MD, Dr Rosalind Skelton, astronomer and organiser for this year’s Soapbox Science event. She joins an inspiring team of women scientists making science open, fun, and accessible for everyone! 🌌🔭 #PublicScience #AstronomyForAll #SoapboxScienceCT
1/3 🌠 The NRF|SAAO is proud to support @SoapboxSciCT, where brilliant women bring science to the streets of Cape Town! 📅 15 Nov 2025 | 🕑 14:00–17:00 | 📍 V&A Waterfront #SoapboxScience #SoapboxScienceCT #WomenInSTEM #SAAO #UCT
SALT isn’t just a telescope — it’s a spectroscopic powerhouse! 🌈 From bright stars to faint galaxies, SALT studies the universe’s secrets using light itself. 💫 With the power to switch instruments in a flash, it’s ready to chase cosmic events the moment they happen! ⚡ #SALT20
A Sweet Celebration for 20 Years of SALT! 🍪✨ In celebration of SALT’s 20th Anniversary, we’re serving up something as sweet as our milestones, SALT cookies! A taste of science, a dash of creativity, and twenty years of stellar discovery. @kleinkolwyntjies
Did you know? The Southern African Large Telescope (SALT) is the largest single optical telescope in the Southern Hemisphere - amongst the largest in the world. SALT has announced several astronomical milestones over the years, such as the Eight Super-Hot Stars unveiled in 2020
🌕 What’s Up – Nov 2025! Full Moon: 5 Nov | New Moon: 20 Nov Saturn near Moon: 1, 2 & 29 Nov Jupiter near Moon: 10 Nov Meteor Highlights: Taurids (5 & 12 Nov), Leonids (17 Nov) 🌠 🎉 SALT turns 20! 🔭 More: saao.ac.za/2025/11/04/wha…
Did you know? The Southern African Large Telescope (SALT) is nicknamed "Africa’s Giant Eye on the Sky". SALT has announced several astronomical milestones over the years, such as the Kilonova of GW170817 in 2017. SALT is located and operated at NRF-SAAO. #SALT20
The media are cordially invited to attend the event, which will feature keynote addresses by NRF Board Chair, Prof Mosa Moshabela, and the Deputy Minister of @dstigovza, Ms Nomalungelo Gina, alongside prominent astronomers & international partners: nrf.ac.za/salt-marks-20-…
1/2 🌟 SALT Turns 20 — Celebrate Under the Stars! 🌟 We’re marking 20 years of the Southern African Large Telescope (SALT) with a night to remember — and it’s happening ONLY in SUTHERLAND! 🔭✨ 📍 NRF|SAAO Sutherland Observing Station 🗓 Saturday, 08 November
☄️ Comet #3I/ATLAS is currently making its closest approach to the Sun. @ESA_Juice might catch the best view of this comet in a very active state. Juice will attempt observations in November 2025, with data received on Earth in February 2026 👉 esa.int/Science_Explor… Follow…
If you are ever in Cape Town and interested in looking back in time and seeing the latest advancements in astronomy. The @NRFSAAO offers old and new, from telescopes dating back to the 1800s, the newly launched visitor's center & remote observing station. #astronomyoutreach
Just to be clear - given recent drivel on line - Comet 3I/Atlas is a comet, made of carbon dioxide and water ices and bits of other stuff. It is entirely natural in origin, its orbit is as expected and it will whizz around the sun and then disappear off into the galaxy again. If…
🌌 Curious about galaxies that shoot matter at near light speed? Join us for SAAO Open Night with Dr Gourab Giri on “The Life Story of Cosmic Fountains.” 📅 25 Oct 2025 | 🕗 8 PM | 📍NRF | SAAO ✨ Come for the stars, stay for the stories. 🔗 saao.ac.za #OpenNight
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