Visitando o passado com o Stellarium: as observações astronômica que impactaram o conhecimento humano

Abstract

This work presents an analysis of the observations and measurements conducted by historical figures in Astronomy, such as Ptolemy, Copernicus, and Galileo, using simulations in the Stellarium software. The study includes a historical review of these personalities, highlighting their contributions to Physics and Astronomy, and explores the use of Stellarium as a tool to simulate the night sky and reproduce the phenomena observed by Galileo. The methodology involved comparing the simulations with the observations recorded in the 17th century, confirming the accuracy of Galileo's discoveries, such as his observations of the imperfections on the lunar surface and Jupiter's moons. It is concluded that Stellarium is a valuable tool for teaching and learning Astronomy, as well as offering an effective platform for investigating historical discoveries made by astronomers of the past.