Preparation for Regional Astronomy Olympiad [Preparation Guideline]

I'm writing this post to help the kids out there who are planning to participate in the local astronomy olympiads.

Firstly, don't be surprised if you see some multiple choice "general knowledge" type questions in the exam paper. Check this . This will uplift your confidence.

Mathematical Astrophysics

If you're a beginner, start with "Schaum’s Outline of Astronomy" by Stacey Palen.
 

For Coordinate Geometry and Celestial Mechanics,

Book: Astronomy Principles and Practice by Roy and Clarke. 

Chapter 7-9 : Will give you a good understanding of Celestial Sphere and Coordinate Geometry. 

Chapter 13-14 : Will give you a good understanding of Celestial Mechanics.

For Overall Theoretical Preparation, 

Book: "Fundamental Astronomy" by H. Karttunen, P. Kröger, H. Oja, M. Poutanen, Karl J. Donner.

You'll get the books here.
 

Observational and Star Diagram

Book: "Tara Porichity" by Mohammad Abdur Jabbar, or any star diagram book from your country.

Last but not the least, solve problems from previous year's astronomy olympiad. Check the blog to find problem sets from USA Astronomy and Astrophysics Olympiad, BAAO, INAO, etc.

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