Scouts
Astronomy Badge on Demand
Earn the Astronomy Merit Badge!
Schedule a private Badge on Demand at the George Observatory!
Study how activities in space affect our own planet and bear witness to the wonders of the night sky. Why does a year have 365 days? Why is a day 24 hours? Why does the Earth have seasons?
Answer these questions and more with a private group Badge on Demand at the George Observatory! Class includes star gazing, weather permitting.
Available to book on Friday evenings (6:00-11:00 PM)
$60 Members/$75 for Non Members
Minimum 10 Scouts, Maximum 15 Scouts
Ticket price includes Astronomy Merit Badge class, and participation in Stargazing, for one scout and one chaperone. Park entry is separate and can be purchased on Brazos Bend State Park’s website. Prerequisites not completed will be 4c, 5d & 6b. Requirements 4a & 4b will be met during stargazing if weather permits.
Answer these questions and more with a private group Badge on Demand at the George Observatory! Class includes star gazing, weather permitting.
Available to book on Friday evenings (6:00-11:00 PM)
$60 Members/$75 for Non Members
Minimum 10 Scouts, Maximum 15 Scouts
Ticket price includes Astronomy Merit Badge class, and participation in Stargazing, for one scout and one chaperone. Park entry is separate and can be purchased on Brazos Bend State Park’s website. Prerequisites not completed will be 4c, 5d & 6b. Requirements 4a & 4b will be met during stargazing if weather permits.
Open Today: 12:00 am – 12:00 am
Plan A Visit Please Note:
Observatory tickets are offered on a timed and limited capacity basis, and must be purchased in advance.
Access inside the domes and viewing through telescope eyepieces is limited, and subject to availability & weather. Your ticket to this event is a timed entry admission, and a paper or electronic receipt is required for entry.
Tickets will not be available for purchase onsite.
Includes Astronomy Merit Badge class and participation in Stargazing for one scout and one chaperone
Access inside the domes and viewing through telescope eyepieces is limited, and subject to availability & weather. Your ticket to this event is a timed entry admission, and a paper or electronic receipt is required for entry.
Tickets will not be available for purchase onsite.
Includes Astronomy Merit Badge class and participation in Stargazing for one scout and one chaperone