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S.A.A.O.
aerial view.
Source: MNASSA |
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View of the observatory looking West over the Black
river, with Lions head in the background.
Source: Chris de Coning: 2006 |
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Another view just a short distance from where the
previous photo was taken. The domes are obscured by the leafy terrain
but some of the astronomer houses are still visible. Devils Peak looms
in the background and beyond that Table Mountain can be seen with the
Cable Car station.
Source: Chris de Coning: 2006 |
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