Can you recommend any resources for Astronomy?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around recommendations for resources related to astronomy, specifically for participants preparing for Science Olympiads. The focus is on software, databases, and other materials that can be used offline during the competition.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant requests recommendations for offline resources suitable for astronomy-related questions in Science Olympiads.
  • Another participant suggests using Stellarium, noting it is a relatively small download and does not require an internet connection.
  • A third participant mentions a magazine, astronomy.com, as a source for interesting astronomy-related content.
  • Additional resources are provided, including a link to Sky & Telescope for school projects and a site for up-to-date science books related to astronomy.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants provide various suggestions for resources, but there is no consensus on a single best option or comprehensive list.

Contextual Notes

Some suggestions may depend on the specific needs of the Science Olympiad questions, such as the types of images or formulas that may be encountered.

Who May Find This Useful

Students preparing for Science Olympiads in astronomy, educators looking for offline resources for teaching astronomy, and enthusiasts seeking software and databases for astronomy-related study.

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Hey!

I'm doing Science Olympiads and my category is Astronomy. We're allowed to bring in a laptop with whatever we want on it but it just can't connect to the internet.

Can you recommend any software, databases, or etc that would be useful to have?
Normally, the questions are basic astronomy related stuff. They'll show us a picture and ask us to identify what's being shown...or they'll ask us to use formulas.

Anything will be useful. Thanks.
 
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athena810 said:
Hey!

I'm doing Science Olympiads and my category is Astronomy. We're allowed to bring in a laptop with whatever we want on it but it just can't connect to the internet.

Can you recommend any software, databases, or etc that would be useful to have?
Normally, the questions are basic astronomy related stuff. They'll show us a picture and ask us to identify what's being shown...or they'll ask us to use formulas.

Anything will be useful. Thanks.

Hi Athena ... try Stellarium its a relativly small download and you won't need an ISP connection.

http://www.stellarium.org/

Dave
 
Www.astronomy.com is a magazine where you can find interesting stuffs on astronomy
 
http://www.skyandtelescope.com/search?searchKeywords=school+projects
 
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