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