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Boy Scouts Sky Patch
This was provided by one of the visitors who brought a scout
troop to public night. Thanks!
 | Understanding the elements of a star map
and why some symbols are bigger than others. |
| Learn which of the nine planets are
visible to the naked eye.
 | Murcury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn |
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| Locate the North Star. |
| Learn why the North Star is important.
| Navigation and tracking seasonal changes |
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| Learn why some stars appear brighter than
others.
| Some are closer (Betelgeuse, Sirius) |
| Some are very big (Antares, Mu Cephi) |
| Some are bright (Arcturus, Capella) |
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| Learn two stories from ancient cultures
that were used to explain what was seen in the sky. |
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