Task · part of 7. The Sun as a star: composition, sunspots, and three coloured stars
7(c). Identify a red star, a blue star and a yellow star, and say what colour means
Required Often forgotten
Three stars other than the Sun, identified, plus the meaning of the colours. Another clear night, and star colour is easier in binoculars than with the naked eye.
Where this step comes from
- Astronomy Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-09-19), Requirement 7(c)