Solar System
Welcome to Solar System! In this event, participants will demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of habitability within and beyond the Solar System.
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 on the 2023 Rules page of the Science Olympiad website. The official rules in the current Rules Manual take precedence. This event is supported by NASA's Universe of Learning Astrophysics STEM Learning and Literacy Network.
Resources & Links
- James Webb Telescope Workshop
- Chandra Science Olympiad Webinar Site
- NASA Solar System Exploration
- NASA Image Gallery
- Eyes on Exoplanets
- Magellan
- Galileo
- Juno
- Cassini-Huygens
- Voyager 2
- New Horizons
- ALMA
- Kepler
- TESS
- CFA Microobservatory
- JPL PlanetQuest
- NASA Universe of Learning
- James Webb Space Telescope
- Recommended Textbook - Astrophysics of Planet Formation by Phillip J. Armitage (2020)
- Recommended Textbook - Fundamental Planetary Science by Jack J. Lissauer (2019)
Science Olympiad Store Materials
- New! 2023 Solar System Starter Pack
- 2023 National Test Packet
- 2020 National Test Packet
- 2019 National Test Packet
Practice Problems & Tests
- NEW! 2022 UT Austin In-Person Invitational Solar System Exam, Image Set, Answer Sheet and Answer Key
- Practice Test - 2021 UT Austin Invitational
- Practice Test - 2021 Troy High School Invitational
- Practice Test - 2021 BirdSO Invitational
- Practice Test - 2022 National Invitational
- Practice Test - 2022 UChicago Invitational
Event Supervisor Resources
In addition to the resources on the Event Supervisors page, Solar System Event Supervisors should be sure to use the following resources:
- Event Logistics Manual (Updated 10/25/22 to fix an error with Can't Judge a Powder)
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