Great Conjunction/ Christmas Star patch

[SWdenleader]

Hello,

 Has anyone heard if there is/ will be a patch or program for the upcoming astronomical event, the conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn (next Monday)? In 2017 we did an event for the Solar Eclipse and the boys got nice BSA patches commemorating it. This is a rare event (planets haven't appeared this close since 1623) and I think it would be  fitting for a patch. But, thus far, I haven't heard or read anything about it.

 

Thanks!

Edited December 19, 2020 by SWdenleader

[CynicalScouter]

There's no indication they will do this. BSA's busy with the new merit badge and the bankruptcy.

[InquisitiveScouter]

The last time this was visible from Earth was during the Early Middle Ages in Europe between the Fifth and Sixth Crusades, and the reign of Genghis Khan in the East.

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/jupiter-and-saturns-great-conjunction-is-the-best-in-800-years-heres-how-to-see-it/

If you can view it, it should be awesome!

 

[MattR]

I think a patch showing Jupiter and Saturn crashing into each other would be a real hit.

[InquisitiveScouter]

3 minutes ago, MattR said:

I think a patch showing Jupiter and Saturn crashing into each other would be a real hit.

Clash of the Titans!  (Although, they weren't Titans.)