A Importância do Telescópio e da Astronomia no ensino de Física

Abstract

The integration of the telescope and Astronomy in Physics Teaching offers an enriching and dynamic approach to learning scientific concepts. These elements play fundamental roles in transforming the study of Physics into a more visual, practical and inspiring experience. While Physics, by its nature, deals with concepts that are often abstract and difficult to visualize, such as the orbits of planets and celestial bodies, Astronomy offers a rich opportunity to apply the scientific method. Using telescopes allows students to perform real experiments, collect observational data, and test hypotheses about astronomical features. In the present work, we seek to theoretically delve deeper into this issue, considering the telescope as a central tool for use in discoveries and crucial data that fosters our understanding of the Universe. Since the pioneering work of Galileo Galilei at the beginning of the 17th century, the History of Astronomy has been marked by fundamental advances, many of which were made possible thanks to the use of the telescope. Direct observation of celestial bodies, including the Moon, planets, stars and galaxies, has revealed secrets of the Cosmos that were previously inaccessible. The evolution of telescopic technology is one of the pillars of this scientific revolution. However, the last few decades have witnessed an extraordinary increase in knowledge and exploration of the Cosmos, driven mainly by the fundamental role of telescopic observations and their evolution throughout times.