Astronomy

Supernova Award Merit Badge (www.scouting.org/STEM)

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Age Guide: G

Prerequisites: 4

Not Teaching: 9

David A. Huestis

Dave has been an amateur astronomer ever since he purchased his first telescope in 1972. Three years later he joined Skyscrapers, The Amateur Astronomical Society of Rhode Island. Dave has been writing astronomy columns for the local news media since the mid-70's. He also works at Brown University's Ladd Observatory, interpreting the sky for visitors. Since 2009 Dave has conducted astronomy labs at Bryant University as an adjunct professor.Most importantly, Dave enjoys sharing his love