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'''1. First Aid''': [[Heat Reactions]] - [[Cold Reactions]] - [[Dehydration]] - [[Bites and Stings]] - [[Eye Injury]] <br> | '''1. First Aid''': [[Heat Reactions]] - [[Cold Reactions]] - [[Dehydration]] - [[Bites and Stings]] - [[Eye Injury]] <br> | ||
{{First Aid Links}} | {{First Aid Links}} | ||
- | '''2'''. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Light_pollution Light | + | '''2'''. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Light_pollution Light pollution] <br> |
- | '''3'''. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Binoculars Binoculars basics] - [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Observational_astronomy Telescope types and instruments | + | '''3'''. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Binoculars Binoculars basics] - [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Observational_astronomy Telescope types and instruments] <br> |
- | '''4a'''. [http://stardate.org/nightsky/constellations/ | + | '''4a'''. [http://stardate.org/nightsky/constellations/ Constellations] - [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skygazing Eclipses, moon phases, Milky Way, etc.]<br> |
'''4b'''. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_brightest_stars Conspicuous Stars (brightest)] <br> | '''4b'''. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_brightest_stars Conspicuous Stars (brightest)] <br> | ||
- | + | '''5a'''. [http://stardate.org/nightsky/planets/ Planet location and visibility by month] - [http://www.skyandtelescope.com/observing/objects/planets/ Details on the planets] - [http://mistupid.com/astronomy/orbits.htm Planetary Orbits Video]<br> | |
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'''5b'''. [http://nightsky.jpl.nasa.gov/planner.cfm Monthly planner for upcoming moon and planet events] <br> | '''5b'''. [http://nightsky.jpl.nasa.gov/planner.cfm Monthly planner for upcoming moon and planet events] <br> | ||
: [http://www.heavens-above.com/ Constellation Chart for any date, time, and location] | : [http://www.heavens-above.com/ Constellation Chart for any date, time, and location] | ||
::Click [http://www.heavens-above.com/LocationFromGoogleMaps.aspx?lat=37.16032&lng=-98.78906&loc=Central+US&alt=0&tz=CST Select from map] to enter your location then click [http://www.heavens-above.com/skychart.aspx?SL=1&SN=1&lat=0&lng=0&loc=Unspecified&alt=0&tz=CET Whole sky chart] <br> | ::Click [http://www.heavens-above.com/LocationFromGoogleMaps.aspx?lat=37.16032&lng=-98.78906&loc=Central+US&alt=0&tz=CST Select from map] to enter your location then click [http://www.heavens-above.com/skychart.aspx?SL=1&SN=1&lat=0&lng=0&loc=Unspecified&alt=0&tz=CET Whole sky chart] <br> | ||
'''6'''. [http://www.skyviewcafe.com/ Sky View Café] - Java applet which shows the precise locations of celestial bodies at any latitude/longitude. Provides different viewings to suit your needs as well as data on the movements of each body. Can also change the dates to look at information on previous days.<br> | '''6'''. [http://www.skyviewcafe.com/ Sky View Café] - Java applet which shows the precise locations of celestial bodies at any latitude/longitude. Provides different viewings to suit your needs as well as data on the movements of each body. Can also change the dates to look at information on previous days.<br> | ||
- | '''7'''. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moon Moon phases, surface, moon phase video, etc. | + | '''7'''. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moon Moon phases, surface, moon phase video, etc.] <br> |
'''7d'''. See the [[Media:{{PAGENAMEE}}.pdf|{{PAGENAME}} Workbook]] for the diagrams you will need.<br> | '''7d'''. See the [[Media:{{PAGENAMEE}}.pdf|{{PAGENAME}} Workbook]] for the diagrams you will need.<br> | ||
- | '''8a'''. | + | '''8a'''. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sun Wikipedia article] <br> |
- | '''8b'''. [ | + | '''8b'''. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_colors Star Colors with examples]<br> |
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'''10'''. [http://curious.astro.cornell.edu/careers.php Career opportunities in astronomy]. <br> | '''10'''. [http://curious.astro.cornell.edu/careers.php Career opportunities in astronomy]. <br> | ||
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![]() | This is the Astronomy merit badge for Boy Scouts. Boy Scouts and Venturers can also earn the Space Exploration merit badge. |
![]() | Astronomy requires prior counselor approval for requirement(s) #9. |
Astronomy merit badge | ||
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Status: | Elective | |
Created: | 1911 | |
Discontinued: | no | |
BSA Advancement ID: | 022 | |
Requirements revision: | 2013 | |
Latest pamphlet revision: | 2013 |
Contents |
“ | In learning about astronomy, Scouts study how activities in space affect our own planet and bear witness to the wonders of the night sky: the nebulae, or giant clouds of gas and dust where new stars are born; old stars dying and exploding; meteor showers and shooting stars; the moon, planets, and a dazzling array of stars. | ” |
The Astronomy merit badge was one of the original 57 merit badges issued by the Boy Scouts of America in 1911.
Astronomy merit badge requirements | ![]() | ||
* For requirement 4: If instruction is done in a planetarium, Scouts must still identify the required stars and constellations under the natural night sky. **For requirement 8b: To complete this requirement, you may use the Scout Planning Worksheet at http://troopleader.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/512-505_16_Wksht_WEB.pdf.
View the change list (history) of these requirements. The text of these requirements may be locked. In that case, they can only be edited by an administrator. Please note any errors found in the above requirements on this article's Talk Page. |
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Requirement resources
1. First Aid: Heat Reactions - Cold Reactions - Dehydration - Bites and Stings - Eye Injury
- Your handbook is your primary reference. See First Aid Skills for step-by-step instructions and lesson video links.
- See also: First Aid Merit Badge Pamphlet - First Aid Kit - Emergency Kit - Guide to Safe Scouting - Annual Health & Medical Record
2. Light pollution
3. Binoculars basics - Telescope types and instruments
4a. Constellations - Eclipses, moon phases, Milky Way, etc.
4b. Conspicuous Stars (brightest)
5a. Planet location and visibility by month - Details on the planets - Planetary Orbits Video
5b. Monthly planner for upcoming moon and planet events
- Constellation Chart for any date, time, and location
- Click Select from map to enter your location then click Whole sky chart
- Click Select from map to enter your location then click Whole sky chart
6. Sky View Café - Java applet which shows the precise locations of celestial bodies at any latitude/longitude. Provides different viewings to suit your needs as well as data on the movements of each body. Can also change the dates to look at information on previous days.
7. Moon phases, surface, moon phase video, etc.
7d. See the Astronomy Workbook for the diagrams you will need.
8a. Wikipedia article
8b. Star Colors with examples
10. Career opportunities in astronomy.
Related awards
Science-related awards
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See also
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General Merit Badge information
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External links
- Amateur Telescope Maker's - Stelfane home page
- Astronomy and Space - Interactive Web Resources
- Astronomy and Space : Fact files : Learning : National Maritime Museum
- The Astronomy Cafe
- AstroWeb - Astronomy/Astrophysics on the Internet
- The Constellations and Their Stars
- Current Night Sky - Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
- Earth & Sky
- Infrared Astronomy
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- The Nine Planets Solar System Tour
- Plans for Building a Dobsonian Telescope
- Tonight's Sky - New things to discover every night
- Views of the Solar System
- Windows to the Universe
- Guide to the Planets
- Details on Each Planet
- Find Satellites, Constellations, Planets and more