Solar System
Welcome to Solar System! In this event, students will demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of planet formation and structure in our solar system and how it relates to that observed in extrasolar systems.
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 2022 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
- New - 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
- 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
- 2020 National Test Packet - National test from the last time the event was in rotation!
- 2019 National Test Packet
Practice Problems & Tests
- Practice Test - 2021 UT Austin Invitational
- Practice Test - 2021 Troy High School Invitational
- Practice Test - 2021 BirdSO 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 01/05/22 - made a minor edit to Food Science and added the updated ceiling height modifiers for the Flight events) Contains information for the 2022 Event Slate as well as information concerning COVID-19 precautions and Satellite and mini SO tournament formats!
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