© 2025 GALAXY EXPLORER COMPETITION | MALAYSIAN ASTRONOMY OLYMPIAD
Galaxy Explorer Competition is an annual event in Malaysia designed for primary and secondary school students from Standard 4 to Form 5. This vibrant competition invites thousands of young learners to engage in a diverse range of challenges related to space science and astronomy.
Objectives:
- Enhance Knowledge: Expand students’ understanding of astronomy and space science, including topics such as the solar system, planets, stars, and galaxies.
- Foster Curiosity: Spark scientific curiosity and deepen interest in the universe through challenging questions and interactive activities.
- Encourage Exploration: Inspire further study and exploration in the field of space science, providing a fun and educational experience for students.
FUN FACTS ABOUT GALAXY EXPLORER COMPETITION 2024
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WHO SHOULD PARTICIPATE?
Primary Students
Primary school students within Standard 4, 5 & 6
Secondary Students
Secondary school students within Form 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5 and Pre-Universities students
STAGES
Malaysian Astronomy Olympiad (MyAO)
• The top 10% from secondary category (14 - 18 years old)
• Paper-based exam
Selection Camp
• The top 15 students from MyAO
• Online training
• Final Selection Exam
National Training Camp
• The best 4 students from Selection Camp
• Physical training
International Astronomy Olympiad (IAO)
• The students from Training Camp
IMPORTANT DATES
(eXPLORER COMPETITION)
Registration Open
(School) 14 October 2024
(Individual) 1 November 2024
Registration Close
10 December 2024
Competition Day (Online)
21 December 2024
Result Announcement
January 2025
Days
Hours
Minutes
COMPETITION FORMAT
Mode
Online
Answering Time
1 hour 15 minutes
Format
30 objective questions
· Four choices of answers (ABCD)
· Only one choice answer is correct
Grading
1 mark for each correct answer
Languages
English and Bahasa Melayu
Necessity
Stable internet connection and scientific calculator. List of universal constants will be provided.
SYLLABUS
Primary
- Earth
- Light and Dark
- Technology
- Solar System
- Properties of Light
- Sound
- Moon and Constellation
- Speed
- Eclipse
- Galaxy
Secondary
- Force and Motion
- Stars and Galaxies
- Solar System
- Meteoroid, Asteroid and Comet
- Space Weather
- Nuclear Energy
- Space Exploration
- Space Technology
AWARDS AND CERTIFICATES
Each student will receive a certificate according to their achievements:
Gold, Silver & Bronze certificate award recipients
Honorable Mention certificate recipients
Participation certificate recipients
BENEFITS
Those certificate is valuable, as it is a national level competition.
Top 10% of students will get an opportunity to attend the Malaysian Astronomy Olympiad (MyAO) and be trained by professional and experienced trainers in this field.
Top students from MyAO will have a chance to represent Malaysia in the International Astronomy Olympiad (IAO) 2025.
@malaysianeducompetition 🌏🔭🛬The Explorer Team is filled with gratitude for the incredible hospitality shown by the teachers at SK Desa Setapak, particularly Teacher Afzan, during our inaugural Explorer Road Tour 2024 program. . In the span of 1 hour, the program offered students valuable insights into the competition format and syllabus. It was fantastic to see the students actively engaging and answering some of the Explorer's questions. Truly an awesome experience! . Do not forget to register for our Explorer Competition. Registration link 👉🏻 https://contesthub.my/register 🌟 #ExplorerRoadTour2024 ♬ original sound - Bina Minda
@malaysianeducompetition The journey with SBPI GOMBAK is a memorable experience 🙌🏼 Teamed up with 4 amazing staffs to execute this event. ✨ . Embark the thrilling journey with The Explorer Competition! 🗺️✨ Our team brought the magic of exploration to life with an engaging 1-hour talk for primary students. 🎤📚 . ❤️ Dive into the excitement of discovery! From fascinating details to jaw-dropping adventures, we covered it all. The response? Pure smiles and enthusiasm! 😄👏 . 🚨 Don’t miss out! The registration opens now in https://contesthub.my/register until 29 January 2024! 🚨 . Read more about The Explorer Competition here 👇🏼 🌎 https://myeso.com.my/ 🦜 https://myclo.my/ 🌌 https://myao.my/
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@malaysianeducompetition The journey with SJK(C) Sentul Pasar is a memorable experience 🙌🏼 Teamed up with 4 amazing staffs to execute this event. ✨ . Embark the thrilling journey with The Explorer Competition! 🗺️✨ Our team brought the magic of exploration to life with an engaging 1-hour talk for primary students. 🎤📚 . ❤️ Dive into the excitement of discovery! From fascinating details to jaw-dropping adventures, we covered it all. The response? Pure smiles and enthusiasm! 😄👏 . 🚨 Don’t miss out! The registration opens now in https://contesthub.my/register until 29 January 2024! 🚨 . Read more about The Explorer Competition here 👇🏼 🌎 https://myeso.com.my/ 🦜 https://myclo.my/ 🌌 https://myao.my/
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