Astronomy Lab TA

Mercer University • Macon, GA

22h • $10

About The Position

Lab Assistant for Descriptive Astronomy (Phy 115). Assist students with telescope setup and transporting equipment to observatory site in Crawford County.

Requirements

• Student must have completed Descriptive Astronomy class Phy 115 and have detailed experience in the following areas.
• Must be able to setup and properly operate Meade LX200 goto telescope.
• Assistant must know proper telescope alignment procedures.
• Should also be able to find stars, constellations and deep sky objects visible from our location.
• Demonstrated ability to assist astronomy students with setup and finding astronomical targets.
• Student assistant is expected to provide their own transportation and have a vehicle suitable for transporting equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with telescope setup
• Transporting equipment to observatory site in Crawford County

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed