Global Astronomy Olympiad (GAO)
Astronomy is the scientific study of everything beyond Earth's atmosphere, including planets, stars, galaxies, and celestial phenomena. It utilizes observation and physics to understand the evolution, motion, and composition of these bodies, covering everything from our solar system to the origins of the universe.
Key Aspects of Astronomy:
Observational Science: Astronomers collect data using telescopes and instruments across
the electromagnetic spectrum (visible, X-ray, radio) to analyze celestial objects from afar.
What is Studied: Key targets include stars, planets, comets, galaxies, gas clouds,
black holes, dark matter, and dark energy.
Key Fields of Study:
Astrophysics: Applies physics principles to understand how celestial bodies function.
Cosmology: Focuses on the origin and evolution of the universe.
Astrometry: Measures the precise positions and movements of stars.
Distinction from Astrology: While astronomy is a science, astrology is a belief system,
not supported by scientific evidence, connecting celestial positions to earthly events.
Examination Pattern
Classes 1st & 2nd
- 30 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
- Duration: 60 minutes
- OMR Answer Sheet — Blue/Black pen only
Classes 3rd to 10th
- 40 MCQ type questions
- Duration: 60 minutes
- OMR Answer Sheet — Blue/Black pen only
Classes 1st & 2nd
- 40 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Question Paper-cum-Answer Sheet
Classes 3rd to 10th
- 50 MCQ type questions
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Question Paper-cum-Answer Sheet
Sample Papers
Sample papers will be available soon. Please check back.
Class Wise Syllabus
Sources of Water, Time, The Sky, On Earth, The Weather
Weather and Seasons, Our Earth, Directions and Maps, The Solar System, Air and Water
The Solar System, Air around Us, Water and its Sources, Maps and directions, Weather
Our Earth, Weather and climate, Parallels and meridians, Movement of the earth, The universe
Introduction to Astronomy, The Earth and its Moon, Our Universe, Stars and the night sky, Explore space
Evolution of the universe, Interior of the sun, The night sky, Comets and asteroids, Famous observatories
The science of astronomy, Planetary systems, The structure of universe, Constellations, The star of stars
The tour of the universe, The night sky, Structure of planets, Comets and asteroids, Introduction to analyzing starlight
The Universe, Night Sky Observation, Space Exploration, Planetary Astronomy, Sun's Fact
Objects in space, Interior of planet's, The Milky-way, Sun's atmosphere, Space exploration
