The astronomical observatory at Sutherland in the Karoo is opened.
eventREF E-0076831Revised
15 March 1973
The astronomical observatory at Sutherland in the Karoo is opened.
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- 19 Oct 2020
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- 01Wallis, F. (2000). Nuusdagboek: feite en fratse oor 1000 jaar, Kaapstad: Human & Rousseau
Last updated · 19 Oct 2020
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