10-08-2025
Mumbai to host 18th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics
India is set to host the 18th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA) in Mumbai from August 11 to 21 with over 300 high school students from 64 countries. Organized by the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE), a division of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, the event will begin with an opening ceremony on August 12 at the Jio World Convention Centre.
The ceremony will have Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the presence of guests including principal scientific advisor Ajay Sood and Ajit Kembhavi, former vice president of the International Astronomical Union. The closing ceremony, scheduled for August 21 at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre, will be presided over by ISRO chairman V Narayanan and Anil Kakodkar, chancellor of the Homi Bhabha National Institute.
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Conceived in 2006 to meet the growing global interest in astronomy among high school students, the IOAA first took place in Chiang Mai, Thailand, in 2007. Since then, it has been hosted annually by countries across Asia, Europe, and South America, including Brazil, China, Colombia, Greece, Hungary, and Iran.
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The Olympiad's curriculum is designed to rigorously test students through theoretical, observational, and data analysis challenges, offering a platform for the brightest young minds to engage with the rapidly evolving field of astronomy and astrophysics.
The participating students will be accommodated at The Westin Powai Lake. The main academic events, including the theory, data analysis, observational exams, and the innovative team competition, will take place at the Westin itself, ensuring maximum convenience and safety for participants during Mumbai's monsoon season. Distinct arrangements have been made for leaders and academic mentors at the St. Regis Hotel, Worli where moderation and jury meetings will also be conducted, mentions the press release.
