Planetarium Internships
The Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawaii Planetarium is pleased to provide internship opportunities for UH-Hilo Physics and Astronomy Students. Up to two interns per semester may participate in this program. Planetarium internships are considered a “for credit” class at UHH. These count as electives towards a major in Astronomy or Physics. Amount of course credit to be determined...
Goals of Internship:
1) Basic planetarium operations – students will receive training and develop proficiency to present public and school planetarium programs using a variety of digital presentation technologies. They will learn start-up and shut down of the planetarium projection systems and general maintenance of systems.
2) Sky Lectures – Perform sky lectures using planetarium systems, identifying current stars, constellations, planets, and other visible phenomena
3) Scripting/Programming of planetarium systems – become proficient in creating basic planetarium scripts for use in sky shows, public programs, and school shows
4) Assist with UH-Hilo Astronomy Classes which take place at the planetarium – works with UHH astronomy faculty on using the planetarium in class presentations
5) Public outreach – becomes proficient in astronomy outreach using planetarium and other presentations
Supervised by: UHH astronomy faculty and Imiloa Planetarium Manager
Measurable/Gradable outcomes:
1) Two seasonal sky lectures presented to, and evaluated by supervising team
2) Performs regular public programs proficiently
3) Develops and presents one (30-45 minute) astronomy outreach activity for use outside of the planetarium (at UHH, a local school, Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawaii, or another venue).
4) Able to demonstrate basic planetarium operations to Planetarium Manager