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About Cosmic Quest

Cosmic Quest is an international astronomy competition organized by the SOAC – STEM October Astronomy Club for 9th grade and high school students worldwide. The competition aims to engage students with astronomy and astrophysics through a two-round challenge.

Eligibility and Teams
  • Open to 9th grade and high school students.
  • Each team consists of 3 students
Competition Structure
  • Open Round: 30 analytical questions across 3 days between September 17–20, 2025 with live leaderboard.
  • Invitational Round: Top 32 teams advance to a live buzz session on September 30, 2025
Timeline
  • Registration opens: August 16, 2025
  • Registration closes: October 5, 2025
  • Round One October 10, 2025 lasts 3 days
  • Round 2 October 25, 2025
  • Winners announced: October 25, 2025
Prizes
  • 1st Place: VR 114-500 EQ Telescope
  • 2nd & 3rd Place: 3 AoPS coupons each
  • Wolfram Prizes worth: 111k$
  • Gold, Silver, Bronze medals for top 3 teams
  • Certificates for all participants
More Detailed Information

Competition Prizes

VR 114-500 EQ Telescope
1st Place: VR 114-500 EQ Telescope!

The champion team will receive this professional-grade telescope, perfect for serious astronomical observations and astrophotography. Experience the wonders of the cosmos with this incredible instrument!

Wolfram Computational Tools & Awards

All participants will have access to powerful Wolfram computational tools throughout the competition, with additional recognition and extended access for top performers and innovative solutions!

🌟 All Participants

  • Wolfram|One access for 1 month
  • Covers the entire competition period
  • Use Wolfram tools for problem solving

🏆 Top 16 Teams

  • 1-year Wolfram|One licenses
  • Extended access beyond competition
  • Support for your academic journey

⭐ Special Wolfram Awards

  • For teams effectively using Wolfram tools
  • 1-year Wolfram|One licenses
  • Official Wolfram Award Letters
  • $500 Wolfram Summer Program scholarship eligibility
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2nd & 3rd Place: AoPS Course Coupons

Both second and third place teams will receive 3 AoPS (Art of Problem Solving) course coupons each, worth $75 total, providing access to premium online mathematics and science courses. These valuable coupons open doors to advanced learning opportunities in STEM fields!

Art of Problem Solving

Additional Recognition

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Gold Medal

1st Place Team

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Silver Medal

2nd Place Team

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Bronze Medal

3rd Place Team

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Certificates

All Participants