Winslow Cub Scout Pack 445 met Jan. 23 at the Waterville Children’s Discovery Museum. Scouts learned about constellations, which ones can be seen in the night sky above Waterville and Winslow and the stories behind them.
The 14 Cub Scouts taking part in the program explored the planetarium dome and made constellations of their own, according to a news release from Chuck Mahaleris, district chairman for the Kennebec Valley District of Scouting.
“The Children’s Discovery Museum put on a wonderful display and the kids and parents really enjoyed themselves. Learning about constellations engages interest in so much — like using stars for navigation or landmarks, it opens up curiosity about the wonders of the universe and the idea of exploration of space. This lesson has also taught our Cubs that most of the astronauts that walked on the moon were once Scouts,” said Cubmaster Sabrina Garfield.
Those youth and adults from Winslow and surrounding towns looking to join the pack on future adventures — global or galactic — can email [email protected].
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