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2009 International Year of Astronomy Scout Badge
$5 each, FREE POSTAGE

To celebrate 2009 International Year of Astronomy, a three-night astronomy program was organised by Scouts Queensland. Over 200 youth members took part and each received a specially made badge. The first night was held (in the rain) at the Queensland Scout Centre, the second at St John's Anglican College at Forest Lake, and the third was a field night in a Brisbane park. The program was well-received and contributed to the Cub Scout and Scout badgework linked to astronomy and space science.

Very few badges are available to collectors.

This badge is woven, 65mm x 68mm and depicts astronomers, a telescope, The Southern Cross and the Southern Cross and The Pointers, and The Scouts Australia logo. The badge also has the words :The Universe: Yours to Discover" and "International Year of Astronomy 2009".

If you would like to purchase one, please let me know (via email: naomiian@bigpond.net.au) so that I can provide you with payment details. Paypal, cheque or direct deposit are payment options.

Incidentally, there is a Transit of Venus Badge and, very soon, a Total Solar Eclipse Badge. If you are interested in this pair, please let me know; they will be available soon.