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XIV International Astronomy Olympiad
October 2009




  • The main points for formation of the teams

    • 4.5.1. The Olympiad participants are not supposed to study at any institutions of higher education (university or school which can be considered technical colleges). Students who finished their school examination in the year of the Olympiad cannot be members of a team even if they did not start university studies.
  • The (age) groups are defined by rules 4.5.2-4., i.e.:
    • 4.5.2. The junior group (conjunction of all points):
      • 4.5.2.1. Students, never participated in IAOs before.
      • 4.5.2.2. Participants not older than 15.00 years on January 1, 2009 (i.e. born in 1994 or later).
      • 4.5.2.3. The last Form educating student cannot participate in the junior group.
    • 4.5.3. The senior group:
      • 4.5.3.1. For the students never participated in IAOs before: Participants not older than 18.00 years on January 1, 2009 (i.e. born in 1991 or later).
      • 4.5.3.2. For the students one time participated in IAOs before: Participants not older than 17.00 years on January 1, 2009 (i.e. born in 1992 or later).
      • 4.5.3.3. For the students participated in IAOs more than one time: Participants not older than 16.00 years on January 1, 2009 (i.e. born in 1993 or later).
          Note: It is recommended for the countries' internal rules to restrict for every participant the participation in IAOs by two times.
      • 4.5.3.4. The last Form educating student may participate only in the senior group.
    • 4.5.4. Participants of the both groups must be not younger than 14.00 years on December 31, 2009 (i.e. born before not later 1995).
  • National representation quota at IAO-2009 is (up to) 5 students and 2 team leaders: not more than 3 participants for the younger group, not more than 2 participants for the senior group. Observers are welcome as well.
  • In the case of absence of a National team from a country, the regions, cities and towns or individuals of this country state are responsible (by a special permission) to take part in the 14th IAO.
  • National Astronomy Olympic Committees and interested organizations are welcome to ask more about the 14th International Astronomy Olympiad.


  • For those who want to join the the Olympiads

  • Statutes on the Olympiad

  • Rules and Regulations for a participant of the Olympiad

    Updated 26.01.2009.

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      Dr. Michael G. Gavrilov, Founding Chairman of the International Astronomy Olympiad,
      ISSP of Russ. Acad. Sci., Institute avenue 15, 142432 Chernogolovka, Moscow region, Russia.

      URL: http://www.issp.ac.ru/iao/2009/
      e-mail: gavrilov@issp.ac.ru
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