Sustainable Methods for Teaching Astronomy: Educational Camera Obscura in Non-Formal Spaces

This is a poster presented at the 6th Shaw-IAU Workshop on Astronomy for Education, organised by the IAU Office of Astronomy for Education (OAE, http//astro4edu.org). Title: Closer to the Sky: Co-creating Astronomical Knowledge in PPG Favela of Rio de Janeiro Presenter:Oliveira e Sousa, Mayana Vitória This work adapts the construction of an educational camera obscura using recyclable, low-cost materials for a non-formal educational setting, such as the Observatório Didático de Astronomia at UNESP. This approach offers a practical way to demonstrate and complement optical concepts in astronomy education. The camera obscura allows students and visitors to understand the basic principle of the optical telescope and its relation to the functioning of the human eye. By observing image formation and principles like light refraction, interactive and deep learning can be promoted. This practical and accessible approach facilitates the observation of astronomical phenomena and stimulates discussions about optics and the history of scientific instruments. Collaborators:da Silva Varine, Kennia Karina (Universidade Estadual Paulista “Júlio de Mesquita Filho” - UNESP campus Bauru-SP)Rodrigues da Silva, Sioneia (Universidade Estadual Paulista “Júlio de Mesquita Filho” - UNESP campus Bauru-SP)Langhi, Rodolfo (Universidade Estadual Paulista “Júlio de Mesquita Filho” - UNESP campus Bauru-SP) About the 6th Shaw-IAU Workshop:The 6th Shaw-IAU Workshop took place:12 - 15 November 2024. The Shaw-IAU workshops focus on astronomy education for primary and secondary school students and teacher training both in universities and in service. This year's workshop featured two special topics: an exploration of the first two years of the James Webb Space Telescope for the scientific topic, and the crucial aspect of evaluation in educational contexts as the non-scientific topic.More details can be found on: https://astro4edu.org/shaw-iau/Keep up to date with future Shaw-IAU Workshops and other opportunities at the IAU Office of Astronomy for Education by joining our mailing list https://astro4edu.org/mailing-list/Follow the IAU OAE on Bluesky and Facebook under @astro4edu