Astronomy

The information below should not be interpreted as an extension of the rules. You can find free online copies of the current rules for download in the Science Olympiad Store. The official rules in the current Rules Manual take precedence. This event has been generously supported by NASA's Universe of Learning Astrophysics STEM Learning and Literacy Network.

Resources

NEW! Astronomy Quiz Book
NASA's Chandra X-Ray Observatory Site - Webinars and more! Posted 7/22/20 - Professor Lynn Cominsky's talk on Gravitational Waves
A special release for Science Olympiad space science competitors missing the fun of the 2020 Science Olympiad National Tournament - the actual Astronomy Division C Test! Answer key - posted June 1, 2020, so you can check your own work. Enjoy the tests and have a safe summer! From the NASA + Science Olympiad A-Team
Guide for using JS9 - Part 1 and Part 2
2020 Digital Test Packet - contains the Official 2019 Science Olympiad National Tournament Test/Key for Astronomy
Great resource! Astronomy Coaches Manual CD
Bio-Earth Learning CD in the Science Olympiad Store - contains Astronomy
More Test Packets
Event Supervisors page with sample tests! Please review the Event Logistics Manual - Updated for 2021 with new information concerning COVID-19 precautions and Satellite and mini SO tournament formats for tips!

Sample Exams from 2020 Invitational Tournaments

Invitational Science Olympiad Astronomy Practice Test and Key from the Harvard Tournament - posted 2/4/20
Invitational Science Olympiad Astronomy Practice Test and Key from the Yale Tournament - posted 2/4/20
Invitational Science Olympiad Astronomy Practice Test, Image Sheet and Key from the MIT Tournament - posted 1/31/20
Invitational Science Olympiad Astronomy Practice Test (contains Key) and from the University of Chicago Tournament - posted 1/13/20
Invitational Science Olympiad Astronomy Practice Test and Key from the University of Texas at Austin Tournament - posted 11/12/19