Origins
OAAO was founded by a group of students who saw the need for a high quality competition in
Astronomy that anyone throughout the world could participate in. It is organized and run by
Quest Andromeda, the parent organization for Astronomy enthusiasts.
Fully Online
Any student with access to technology can participate!
Individual and Team Competitions
Students can participate individually, or with a team of 3 students
High Quality and Unique Problems
Along with problems written by experienced competitors, portions of the competition focus
on
practical application and research - a unique opportunity to showcase your skills.
PRIZES!
For both the individual and team compeititons, there will be awards for the winners -
money,
observation equipment, and more!