Solar System
2026 season
Type: Study
Divisions: B
Participants: Up to 2
Approx. Time: 50 minutes
Allowed Resources: See current‑year rules; policies vary by event and season.
Planetary science for Division B: solar system bodies, dynamics, and missions.
- Planets, moons, small bodies; geology and atmospheres
- Orbital mechanics basics; resonances; tides
- Space missions and instrumentation
Allowed materials: Binder/notes commonly allowed; calculator policy varies.
Official references
Sample notesheet
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Study roadmap
- Compile body-by-body reference tables
- Memorize key equations and definitions
- Review notable missions and their findings