The Astrophotography as a tool for the study of Astronomy and Related Sciences

Brazil is a continental size country, of great socioeconomic disparities, which influences the study of the sciences quality, especially, the Astronomy. The study of astronomy is deficient in the regions far from large population centers. In this places is a little explored by teachers and students of basic education. Thus, the astrophotography emerges as a powerful learning support tool, since through it we can study the images of the celestial sphere, creating the opportunity for a more careful analysis of the celestial phenomena. We have worked at development of technical instrumentation, prototyping and educators training for the use of astrophotography as a tool for the development of astronomy and science content. The activities are developed with teachers and students at public schools in the Midwest of Brazil.