About TAWBAS

Come and enjoy the spectacular views under some of the world's darkest skies!
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Thebacha & Wood Buffalo Astronomical Society (TAWBAS) is a non-profit NWT society that was established in September 2011 in Fort Smith, NWT.  It is a family oriented organization dedicated to making astronomy interesting and fun for everyone.

TAWBAS's outreach activities are designed to promote awareness of astronomy, our spectacular skies and the universe around us.  Our regular meetings may start with a presentation, demonstration or even a video or Skype conversation on a topic of interest to amateur astronomers. Weather permitting we may also include a recreational star gazing observation session afterwards.

Membership in the Society is open to anyone with an interest in astronomy.  It may be your first viewing of the night sky through a telescope, a desire to learn about the stars and constellations or, networking with other astronomers.

We WELCOME all and encourage you to join us at one of our meetings!
Objectives of the Society
  1. To promote astronomy, aurora or northern lights viewing and related activities;
  2. To promote and advocate for the preservation of dark sky observing locations throughout the region
  3. To sponsor and deliver programs and activities that promote northern sky education and outreach in communities throughout the region
  4. To assist in providing support for teachers, parents and students to raise awareness of the natural and cultural wonders of the northern sky and to facilitate projects and activities that collect and preserve northern sky knowledge and heritage.

Contact Us

Thebacha & Wood Buffalo Astronomical Society
PO Box 1354
Fort Smith, NT   X0E 0P0          Tel:  1-867-872-0243
Email:  info@tawbas.ca
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TAWBAS Logo
The society's logo and mascot is "Marvin",
a bison who is seen peering through a
"blue telescope"