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Earn the Astronomy belt loop, and complete five of the following requirements:

  1. Draw a diagram of a telescope and explain how it works.

  2. Locate and identify five constellations. You may use a telescope.

  3. Using a telescope, find at least one planet and identify it.

  4. Find the North Star. Explain its importance.

  5. Interview an astronomer. Learn about careers that relate to Astronomy. What school subjects will help you get a job in astronomy.

  6. Visit an observatory or a planetarium. Give a report on what you learned to your den.

  7. Make a poster illustrating the different kinds of stars. Include a diagram showing the life cycle of a star.

  8. Learn about some of the early space missions. Tell your den or family about one of them.

  9. Find a current event about a recent happening related to space. Tell your den or family about this event.

  10. Make a chart to show the phases of the moon over a two-month period. Define a blue moon.

  11. Write a report on two famous astronomers.

  12. Locate three major observatories on a map. Explain why these locations are good for astronomy.

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Phases of the Moon

Moon Phases ( Copyright © Cub Scout Pack 100 ( Hubbard, Ohio ), and Boy Scouts of America, All Rights Reserved )

Finding the North Star

North Star 1 ( Copyright © Cub Scout Pack 100 ( Hubbard, Ohio ), and Boy Scouts of America, All Rights Reserved ) North Star 2 ( Copyright © Cub Scout Pack 100 ( Hubbard, Ohio ), and Boy Scouts of America, All Rights Reserved )

Finding the North Star is relatively easy once you find the Big Dipper - one of the easiest constellations to locate. Once you find the North Star you can find the Little Dipper. They will not always be at the same angle, though - in the course of a year, they will both rotate completely around the North Star.

Resources

Check the children's section at your local library for information on astronomy. If you have access to the Internet, try using various search engines to look for the information you need.

A field trip to a nearby observatory or museum may provide an excellent hands-on experience in astronomy in your community.

Be sure to check out the Space Place; it has lots of fun, astronomy-related activities:

Web Site:    http://spaceplace.jpl.nasa.gov/index.shtml

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