Aylesbury Astronomical Society
Registered Charity Number 276313
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“Everything should be as simple as it is, but not simpler” (Einstein)
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Demonstrate an understanding of the night sky and why the pattern of stars changes night by night throughout the year
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Know the meaning of the terms celestial equator and poles, circumpolar, and zodiac
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Recognise the main constellations and know the names of some of their important stars
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Know the meaning of four of the astronomical terms below and where to find examples of:
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an open star cluster (Pleiades, Hyades, Praesepe, Double Cluster in Perseus)
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a globular cluster (Hercules)
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a double star (Mizar and Alcor, Albireo, Epsilon Lyrae)
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another galaxy (Andromeda)
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a nebula (Orion)
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a red giant (Betelgeuse)
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Give a general description of the Sun, individual planets, moons, comets and meteor showers, asteroids and meteorites. Know that the Solar System is part of the Milky Way galaxy
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Know about man's activities in space, to include SOHO, Hubble, Cassini, and the International Space Station
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Explain how the Moon affects the tides. Be able to advise on the state of the tide by using a tide table.
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Visit a planetarium, observatory or science centre, or explore an aspect of astronomy further using relevant Internet sites
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Undertake a project of your choice for three months to further your understanding of astronomy before meeting again with your assessor to discuss your project. Example projects:
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Keep a diary of planetary events
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Record meteor showers and satellites seen while observing the night sky
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Keep a log of Moon halos and phases of the Moon
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Collect newspaper or magazine cuttings or website pages reporting on space missions across the world
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Maintain a general interest in astronomy and then meet again with your assessor to discuss your experience
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If you would like to have a go at the Astronomy Badge we can help
Please ask your Scout Master to contact our Chairman on this website
The night sky, a simple tableau of points of white light?, or something more interesting with strange objects just out of sight, spread over vast distances that can only be be measured in time..... Astronomy, the first human science with rules and laws developed by previous civilisations that remain valid today, used by travellers for thousands of years to find their way....... but our technology has allowed us to discover more and is a science that advances each year....you can learn the basics and make sense of the night sky whilst achieving the Astronomy Activity Badge by undertaking the following,
Note to Scout Masters
We can only undertake the above for those Scout groups in the Aylesbury and Haddenham/Thame areas. If you are outside these areas then you may wish to contact an Astronomy Society more local to you who may be able to help. Most Societies have a website so just try “Googleing” them
We can only undertake the above for those Scout groups in the Aylesbury and Haddenham/Thame areas. If you are outside these areas then you may wish to contact an Astronomy Society more local to you who may be able to help. Most Societies have a website so just try “Googleing” them