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​Come and explore the universe and the science
that makes it all work!
Current Events:

Aurora Northern Nights Presentation:  Zoom / YouTube presentation
​  December 1 (Wed):  Basic Telescope Use & Selection
Basic Telescope Use & Selection
Presenter: Mike Couvrette - TAWBAS Volunteer
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Are you a first-time user or very much a novice when it comes to telescope use !
Here is a chance to take some the OMG factor out of using some of the different telescopes or, if you are thinking of buying a telescope - here are some tips.

Join our volunteer, Mike C, as we walk through some of the basics of telescopes use and selection - Really, it is not "rocket science" ...
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Aurora Northern Nites - Presentation (2021)

Upcoming Presentations:

    >  December 22th:  Xmas Special
    >  December 29th:  Satellite Clutter and Space Junk
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   Presentation details will be posted on our FaceBook group page in advance.

Community Partners
#BondarInspires
January 22, 2022 is the 30th anniversary of Dr. Roberta Bondar’s historic spaceflight as the first neurologist in space and Canada’s first woman in space. Dr. Bondar has inspired countless people through stories in her books, photography, lectures and exhibitions.
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​ Roberta and Riley V
 at 2019 Dark Sky Festival

Contact Us

Thebacha & Wood Buffalo Astronomical Society
PO Box 1354
Fort Smith, NT   X0E 0P0
Telephone:  1-867-872-0243
Email:  info@tawbas.ca
​Wood Buffalo National Park
PO Box 790
Fort Smith, NT  X0E 0P0
Telephone:   1-867-872-7960
Email:  wbnp.info@pc.gc.ca
Town of Fort Smith
PO Box 147
Fort Smith, NT  X0E 0P0  
Telephone:   1-867-872-8400
Email:  townoffortsmith@fortsmith.ca
Updated:  24 November 2021