ASTR 3101 - Planetarium Internship

Credits: 3 hours
Prerequisites: ASTR 1105 or ASTR 1106 with a grade of “C-” or better. Junior or Senior standing required.
Recommended Prerequisite: PHYS 1111 or PHYS 2111
When Offered: Spring odd years

Students will learn how to operate the planetarium, including both the digital and optomechanical star projection systems. A large portion of the course will consist of directed study with students designing, writing, and modifying content for planetarium shows and presentations to develop a deeper understanding of both the technical and creative aspects of using the planetarium as an educational tool.