ASTR 270 A: Public Outreach in Astronomy

Spring 2026
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Meeting:
TTh 10:30am - 11:50am
SLN:
10569
Section Type:
Lecture
PLEASE NOTE COURSE WILL SOMETIMES MEET IN PLANETARIUM (PAA A220) *CAN BE USED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR ASTR 400-LEVEL COURSE REQUIREMENT PLEASE REACH OUT TO ASTROADVISING@UW.EDU IF WANTING TO DO SO
Catalog Description:
Emphasis on giving effective scientific presentations, developing and giving educational programs to school-age groups, and communicating knowledge of astronomy to others. Give talks at the Jacobsen Observatory on campus and presentations in the Astronomy Department's planetarium. Learn to operate a telescope and the planetarium equipment. Prerequisite: one astronomy course at either the 100-, 200-, or 300-level. Offered: Sp.
GE Requirements Met:
Natural Sciences (NSc)
Arts and Humanities (A&H)
Credits:
3.0
Status:
Active
Last updated:
March 13, 2026 - 3:40 am