Online Astronomy Merit Badge Class

Walt Dobbs, Merit Badge Counselor

This class consists of five one hour sessions.

The requirements for the merit badge can be reviewed here: https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/Merit_Badge_ReqandRes/Astronomy.pdf

1. If you don't have it and your unit can't provide the Merit Badge Pamphlet, a copy can be obtained here:

   • ScoutShop: https://www.scoutshop.org/astronomy-merit-badge-pamphlet-649765.html

2. Workbook: http://usscouts.org/mb/worksheets/Astronomy.pdf

• Prerequisites: none
• Requirements that will be completed in this class: 1 to 8
• Requirements that need to be completed after the class: 9
• Other resources needed: binoculars or a telescope (Helpful but not necessary). Access to www.skyandtelescope.org

Youth Protection Requirement: Two deep leadership requires that an adult be within viewing distance of the participant during the remainder of the class to provide supervision.

Feel free to email or call with any questions: Walt Dobbs, 713.614.3317