Shaw-IAU Workshops by the OAE

This educational activity introduces high school students to the concept of image stacking, a common technique in radio astronomy used to improve observational results by combining multiple images of the same object. The workshop simulates this process through a hands-on activity involving image colorization, using accessible school resources such as colored pencils, cell phones, scanners, and a computer. Students individually color observed images based on a reference image. These are then digitized and processed using Python, producing a final stacked image that approximates the original reference.

Biography:

Carlos Alberto Pereira da Silva is the coordinator of an independent research group focused on educational radio astronomy. He is dedicated to developing innovative pedagogical solutions to bring radio astronomy closer to the general public, demystifying complex concepts through active and interdisciplinary methodologies. His research includes the use of maker technologies and STEAM approaches to expand access and interest in radio astronomy in school and community settings. He aims to create educational materials that integrate science and practice to build new audiences and strengthen science education.