Singapore Astronomy Olympiad

The Singapore Astronomy Olympiad (SAO) serves as the primary selection mechanism for Singapore's team to the International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA). The competition tests theoretical knowledge, observational skills, and problem-solving abilities in astronomy and astrophysics. Top performers from SAO proceed to orientation camps and further selection rounds for international representation.

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Theory
Theory Problems
Problem 1 (35 pts)
Supernova Theory
Problem 2 (21 pts)
The Precession of Mercury Theory
Problem 3 (21 pts)
Diamond Fuji Theory
Data Analysis
Data Analysis Problems
Problem 1 (21 pts)
The Moving Cluster Method Data Analysis
Observation
Observation Problems
Problem 1 (6 pts)
Ursa Major Observation
Problem 2 (6 pts)
Venus Observation
Problem 3 (6 pts)
Virgo Observation
Problem 4 (3 pts)
Canes Venatici Observation
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Theory
Theory Problems
Problem 1 (20 pts)
Multiple Choice Questions Theory
Problem 2.1 (10 pts)
Venus Observation Theory
Problem 2.2 (10 pts)
Auriga's Binary Theory
Problem 2.3 (10 pts)
Cassegrain Telescope Theory
Problem 3.1 (16 pts)
Sunsets and Aliens Theory
Problem 3.2 (16 pts)
Modelling the Universe Theory
Practical
Practical Problems
Problem 1 (24 pts)
Multiple Choice Questions Practical
Problem 2 (10 pts)
Star Charts Practical
Problem 3 (10 pts)
All Sky Practical
Data Analysis
Data Analysis Problems
Problem 1 (43 pts)
Data Analysis Data Analysis
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Problems