The official logo of the 4th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics for juniors, hosted in Piatra Neamț, Romania, in 2025, harmoniously unites the scientific spirit of the event with the cultural and natural identity of its location. At its center stands a young astronomer gazing through a telescope toward the constellation of Sagittarius — the Archer — a fitting symbol for the spirit of the event. Just as the celestial archer aims his arrow toward the infinite, the young minds gathered in Piatra Neamț aim their curiosity and passion toward the highest peaks of knowledge and performance.

In the background rises the iconic Clock Tower of the princely court, the most emblematic monument of Piatra Neamț, surrounded by the evergreen forests that define the region’s landscape. The chamois, a heraldic symbol of the city and a motif engraved at the entrance of Petru Rareș National College, represents strength, grace, and the enduring connection between nature and knowledge. The outer rim, adorned with the Romanian tricolor, proudly frames the event’s international character, while the inner golden and black bands reflect the colors of the host institution, blending academic excellence with tradition.

More than a visual mark, this descriptive logo which our students conceived is a story of aspiration. It unites the Earth and the sky, heritage and innovation, and mirrors the timeless human drive to reach beyond the visible — to aim, like Sagittarius, for the stars.