International Astronomy Olympiad (IAO)
Description: The International Astronomy Olympiad (IAO) is an annual astronomy competition for high school students. It is held in a different country each year, and students from over 50 countries participate. The IAO consists of a written exam and an observational exam. The written exam covers topics such as stellar astronomy, planetary astronomy, and cosmology. The observational exam tests students' ability to use telescopes and other astronomical instruments to make observations of the night sky. | |
Number of Questions: 14 | |
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Tags: astronomy olympiad high school |
What is the name of the star that is closest to Earth?
What is the name of the planet that is closest to the Sun?
What is the name of the largest planet in the solar system?
What is the name of the smallest planet in the solar system?
What is the name of the star that is at the center of our galaxy?
What is the name of the galaxy that is closest to our galaxy?
What is the name of the largest galaxy in the universe?
What is the name of the oldest star in the universe?
What is the name of the first exoplanet that was discovered?
What is the name of the first interstellar object that was discovered?
What is the name of the largest black hole in the universe?
What is the name of the first space telescope that was launched?
What is the name of the first person to walk on the moon?
What is the name of the first space probe that was sent to Mars?