Olympiad Guide

A very beginner-friendly online multiple-choice competition. Great for students who are brand new to astronomy contests and just want to start with basic facts and observational concepts.

An accessible online olympiad covering introductory astronomy topics. A good first competition for students testing the waters before committing to a harder track.

A team event with multiple-choice and short-answer questions, run as part of Science Olympiad. Study the current year's rules manual and practice with past tests.

A national qualifying olympiad that builds toward international astronomy competitions. Expect a step up in physics and math rigor compared to beginner contests.

An online multiple-choice exam for high school students aiming for the USAAAO National round. Review astrophysics fundamentals and practice timed multiple-choice sets.

A challenging written exam with long-form problems covering astrophysics theory and calculation. Best suited for students with solid physics and math backgrounds.

An in-depth exam covering theory and data analysis for students who placed well in the USAAAO First Round. Practice data analysis problems and deeper astrophysics theory.

Theory, data analysis, and observation rounds for top students representing their country internationally. Build strong physics and math foundations alongside astronomy knowledge.

An international theoretical and practical astronomy exam for experienced competitors seeking the highest level of challenge. Practice past international rounds and focus on observational astronomy.