Attention Brownie Stargazer Badge Teachers and Testers

You may find your Brownies a little confused about the phases of the moon
this year :-(
The following quote is from the new (2003) badge support documentation:-

"The moon appears as shapes (or phases) when the Earth comes between the Sun
and the Moon, casting a shadow"

You have been warned! ( and the association have been informed of their
error)

Robin

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"Robin Leadbeater" wrote in message
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You may find your Brownies a little confused about the phases of the moon
this year :-(
The following quote is from the new (2003) badge support documentation:-

"The moon appears as shapes (or phases) when the Earth comes between the
Sun
and the Moon, casting a shadow"

You have been warned! ( and the association have been informed of their
error)

Robin


I recall that in the 1980s a group of US graduates was asked some questions
about astronomy, and the majority (or a substantial minority) gave this very
explanation for the phases of the Moon. The group was, in fact, the
governing body of Harvard University. (I could look up details if anyone is
interested).

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JRS: In article , seen in
news:uk.sci.astronomy, Robin Leadbeater
posted at Sat, 13 Sep 2003 17:37:05 :-
You may find your Brownies a little confused about the phases of the moon
this year :-(
The following quote is from the new (2003) badge support documentation:-

"The moon appears as shapes (or phases) when the Earth comes between the Sun
and the Moon, casting a shadow"

You have been warned! ( and the association have been informed of their
error)

Not to the most useful newsgroup, so I'm quoting it with XP.

If there are further replies, consider whether the XP should remain.

The u.s.a FAQ does not explain lunar phase, but URL:http://www.merlyn.
demon.co.uk/astro2.htm does, including the method given by Bernard
Wicksteed for telling whether it is waxing or waning.

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"Dr John Stockton" wrote in message
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JRS: In article , seen in
news:uk.sci.astronomy, Robin Leadbeater
posted at Sat, 13 Sep 2003 17:37:05 :-


Not to the most useful newsgroup, so I'm quoting it with XP.

I originally posted here as I suspect as the "tame local astronomer" many
readers here are called upon to perform such duties. Thanks for the wider
coverage though. (I too find the illuminated ball aproach effective when
demonstating the lunar phases to Cubs and Brownies)

Many thanks
Robin

Not to the most useful newsgroup, so I'm quoting it with XP.

If there are further replies, consider whether the XP should remain.


What does XP mean in this context?

On Sun, 14 Sep 2003 20:05:31 +0100, Chef! wrote:

If there are further replies, consider whether the XP should remain.


What does XP mean in this context?

Cross-posting?

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Regards, Gareth Williams

JRS: In article ,
seen in news:uk.rec.scouting, Chef! posted
at Sun, 14 Sep 2003 20:05:31 :-
Not to the most useful newsgroup, so I'm quoting it with XP.

If there are further replies, consider whether the XP should remain.


What does XP mean in this context?

It is an acronym. You should have read the signature. FU set.

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"Robin Leadbeater" wrote in message ...

"The moon appears as shapes (or phases) when the Earth comes between the Sun
and the Moon, casting a shadow"

Robin


So this means the eternal battle between Chester The Giant Grey Mouse
and the Crafty Old Cheesemakers is true after all? Whay-hay!! Well, I
never believed in all that shadows nonsense anyway!
(I hope I'm not being too technical for some of our readers)

Chris.B

(Frey Hall of Fame finalist 2003)