Requirements for Cub Scout Astronomy Belt Loop

Complete these three requirements:

1. Set up and demonstrate how to focus a simple telescope or binoculars.
2. Draw a diagram of our solar system. Identify the planets and other objects.
3. Explain the following terms:
   • planet
   • star
   • solar system
   • galaxy
   • the Milky Way
   • black hole
   • red giant
   • white dwarf
   • comet
   • meteor
   • moon
   • asteroid
   • universe

Cub Scouts Academic and Sports Requirements Source

The official description of the Cub Scouts Academic and Sports Program is found in Cub Scout Academics and Sports Program Guide, ©1999 Boy Scouts of America, pages 29-30. The instructions in that guide say "Make copies of the program requirements and resources from this guide and give a copy to each boy and his adult participant."