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Southern Cape Astronomy Club

Southern Cape Astronomy Club meets at least once a month for stargazing or observation evenings close to new Moon or during astronomical related events. The well-established club is based in Pearly Beach just outside Gansbaai.

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Comets and Nebulae Captured from Pearly Beach

Comets and Nebulae Captured from Pearly Beach

Just a quick stack of a few DSO's from the early hours on Sunday morning (11/10/2026).

Astrophotography: Comet, Barnard’s Galaxy and Tarantula Nebula

Astrophotography: Comet, Barnard’s Galaxy a...

Three images with an S30 Pro on EQ mode from last night (04/1/2026).

Stunning Deep-Sky Astrophotography: Nebulae and Galaxies

Stunning Deep-Sky Astrophotography: Nebulae a...

With the Moon out of the way and weather improving somewhat, there was a few hours gap last night for collecting a few photons.

Cygnus Loop: Ancient Supernova Remnant

Cygnus Loop: Ancient Supernova Remnant

We've had some good weather the last couple of weeks; here are a few astro images.

Blue Horsehead Nebula and Milky Way

Blue Horsehead Nebula and Milky Way

We're getting some good stargazing weather in Pearly.  

Partial Lunar Eclipse Over the Cederberg | August 2026

Partial Lunar Eclipse Over the Cederberg | Au...

Some images from this morning's (28/08/26, at 04:30) partial Lunar Eclipse from Kagga Kamma in the Cederberg.