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BSA Astronomy Merit Badge

 
The BSA Astronomy Merit Badge is offered by the Wilderness Center Astronomy Club. Merit badge classes are offered during our public viewing nights (first Friday of the month). Other nights can be arranged. Scouts wishing to pursue and obtain the Astronomy Merit Badge can contact Bill Castro via email (webmaster@twcac.org),  Jeff Brest (listed as Astronomy Merit Badge councilor for Buckeye Council from your Scout Master or the Council) or  Joann Ballbach, Education Director at The Wilderness Center, via email (joann@falcon.stark.k12.oh.us) or phone (877) 359-5235.

Troop 122, Doylestown posing in the observatory after completing
the Astronomy merit badge.

Additional Information

Astronomy Merit Badge Requirements - A new version of the merit badge pamphlet for this merit badge, with substantially new requirements, was issued during 2004 after the 2004 edition of BOY SCOUT REQUIREMENTS was issued.

What to expect at a Public Viewing Night - General information about the Public Viewing Nights at The Wilderness Center. Read this before coming to one.

Merit Badge Counselor Orientation - Additional information on the Scout buddy system and other scouting links.

Sky and Telescope Magazine - Sky maps and almanac of what's up and when.

What's Up - The What's Up page on this web site has many useful links at the bottom of the page.

Meritbadge.com - The astronomy MB requirements page has many astronomy links.

If you are doing the merit badge and have a question email Bill Castro. (webmaster@twcac.org)
 

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Last updated September 10, 2005 by Bill Castro