National Young Astronomer Award

What Is National Young Astronomer Award?

The Astronomical League's National Young Astronomer Award (NYAA) recognizes substantial original astronomy work by high-school-age amateur astronomers. Suitable projects include research, academic astronomy or science scholarship, observing, imaging, and telescope or equipment design or construction. This is a judged research award, not a general astronomy club or introductory observing program.

Applicants submit one well-documented project of their own work, the League application form, a summary of astronomy activities, a photo and optional exhibits. A teacher, counselor or astronomy-club sponsor is optional. Team projects may enter, but the contribution of each person must be clear and the team must name one leader; only the leader receives any travel or prize. Professional astronomers judge the entries, and a prior first-place winner may not compete again.

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