by Ernest Thompson Seton
Star Wiseman
(Gijiged)
The Degree of Star Wiseman may be conferred on any one who takes seven of these tests
1. Have a general knowledge of the nature and movements of the stars.
2. Point out and name ten principal constellations.
3. Find the north by means of other stars than the Pole Star.
4. Tell the hour of the night by the stars and moon.
5. Know and name twenty of the chief stars.
6. Know, name, and can point out three of the planets.
7. Have a general knowledge of the positions and movements of the earth, sun, and moon.
8. Have a general knowledge of tides, eclipses, meteors, comets, sun-spots, and planets.
9. Take the latitude from the stars with homemade instruments, within one degree of error.
10. Make a sundial that works.
For "How To" Information, See: The Birch Bark Roll
