South Africa - Cape Town - 19 October 2020 - On Monday evening, the SAAO's Cape Town facility was illuminated in the colours of the South African flag. The activities are part of a week-long programme of events to celebrate the SAAO's bicentennial excellence in astrophysics research and the significant scientific role it has played as the oldest permanent observatory in the Southern Hemisphere.  Picture Courtney Africa/African News Agency(ANA) /RealTime Images/ABACAPRESS.COM