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​Come and explore the universe and the science
that makes it all work!
Current Events:
Summer Sun Sightings
 - Presentation & Viewing

  Roberta Bondar Northern Observatory
   - June 29, 2024 (Sat)  @  2:00 pm
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Here Comes the Sun
"Here comes the sun, doo-doo-doo-doo,
Here comes the sun, and I say
It's all right"

Come and join us for a short presentation about the
Sun and a chance to view "Sol" through a sun-filtered
telescope and our
H-alpha solar scope.
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2024 Dark Sky Festival - Feature Event
Fort Smith, NT
 - Aug 29 to Sep 1, 2024 (Sat)
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Thebacha & Wood Buffalo Dark Sky Festival
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The organizers of the annual Dark Sky Festival are actively working on plans to bring you the 2024 edition of the DSF.

Schedule and other details are posted - check tab "Dark Sky Festival".
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Check our website regularly for further updates !

YouTube Channel  - >  link
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Aurora Northern Nites - Presentation (2023)

Upcoming Presentations:


    >  To be announced !
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   Presentation details will be posted on our FaceBook group page in advance.

Community Partners

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#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:  [email protected]
​Wood Buffalo National Park
PO Box 790
Fort Smith, NT  X0E 0P0
Telephone:   1-867-872-7960
Email:  [email protected]
Town of Fort Smith
PO Box 147
Fort Smith, NT  X0E 0P0  
Telephone:   1-867-872-8400
Email:  [email protected]
Updated:  25 June 2024
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