Requirement
9. A career, or a personal hobby. Do ONE
Required
The badge states the choice itself. Both are research and a discussion, and neither needs a clear night.
What this is made of
Where this step comes from
- Astronomy Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-09-19), Requirement 9 · States "Do ONE of the following". Unlike most badges, 9(b) offers a hobby only, not a hobby or healthy lifestyle.