asdfqwerzzz2 wrote:Alright thanks, I was somewhat worried for a second. Although you do basically need to know everything about the universe for astronomy, I was hoping the specific topic(s) was/were going to be posted because it gives me a better idea on what to study.
You don't have to know about the whole UNIVERSE (well, actually in NYS you do...darnit)...the nats coordinators make it so you only have to know PART of everything in the universe. C'mon, get it right.
Though...okay, let me correct myself fully...you see, on the aavso website there was a powerpoint about the event posted. It says, guess what, you have to know the stellar evolution of variable stars! NOW you can say you have to know everything (see, the last two years it was only half of everything).
Oh, what joy. I ONLY have to know everything about the universe Can I perhaps have the link to that powerpoint? I feel like it could be a powerful resource.
Sure: http://www.aavso.org/science-olympiad-2013 is where I got it from. If you have any other questions I recommend asking them on the Astronomy forums (or Z would usually say check the wiki and all as well). But yeah...I've researched past rules, and it seems like the event tends to have a slight focus on whatever the DSOs are about, but at the same time it could probably take into account a lot (so good luck, study up, and have fun!).
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syo_astro wrote:Sure: http://www.aavso.org/science-olympiad-2013 is where I got it from. If you have any other questions I recommend asking them on the Astronomy forums (or Z would usually say check the wiki and all as well). But yeah...I've researched past rules, and it seems like the event tends to have a slight focus on whatever the DSOs are about, but at the same time it could probably take into account a lot (so good luck, study up, and have fun!).
asdfqwerzzz2 wrote:Oh, what joy. I ONLY have to know everything about the universe Can I perhaps have the link to that powerpoint? I feel like it could be a powerful resource.
The powerpoint is for the 2012-2013 season. The very last slide describes next year's event. You can find info on some of the included types of variable stars in the powerpoints from the last 2 years. However - be aware that the specific related DSO's will change!
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hc1220 wrote:Official rules are released late in the year, but last year, Solon had a PDF file of likely rules for each event, as well as other schools. How trustworthy do you think these rules are?
How do the rest of us get a draft of the 2013-14 rules?
hc1220 wrote:Official rules are released late in the year, but last year, Solon had a PDF file of likely rules for each event, as well as other schools. How trustworthy do you think these rules are?
How do the rest of us get a draft of the 2013-14 rules?
Draft rules are given to all coaches attending the SO Summer Institute as it is a testing ground for new rules/events. So get your coaches to sign up for the Institute. ......But not this year, it's sold out.
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hc1220 wrote:Official rules are released late in the year, but last year, Solon had a PDF file of likely rules for each event, as well as other schools. How trustworthy do you think these rules are?
How do the rest of us get a draft of the 2013-14 rules?
Draft rules are given to all coaches attending the SO Summer Institute as it is a testing ground for new rules/events. So get your coaches to sign up for the Institute. ......But not this year, it's sold out.
Since it is sold out and only a few nationwide are able to attend, is it possible to get a copy from someone attending the Institute?
I wouldn't recommend doing anything significant with the draft rules that are provided at SOSI. We oftentimes tweak them before publishing. They always come out around Sept 1 in the official form.
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But having the draft rules would be REALLY NICE ))))) just to you know, get like a general feel for things especially for "new" events like Complex Machines or Bungee Egg Drop. Also, just out of curiosity, who's idea was it to name an event "Cow-A-Bungee"....I'm not sure how the cow fits into the scheme of things.
(see, the last two years it was only half of everything).
Can I perhaps have the link to that powerpoint? I feel like it could be a powerful resource.
