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The Astrophotography as Aid for Astronomy Education

Romualdo S Silva Jr

From the earliest times a astronomy has aroused to man a deep curiosity about the origin of the universe, as well as their training. This work aims to show the importance of astrophotography in astronomy education as a form of aid to Meaningful Learning, shown a brief introduction to Meaningful Learning Theory of Ausubel. Is done a reflection on astrophotography as pedagogical practice in high school and how this practice can help students to meaningful learning in astronomy.