Projecto arquitectónico de um planetário e observatório astronómico caso de estudo: infraestruturas astronómicas como forma de impulsionar o desenvolvimento multissetorial

Abstract

Designing astronomical facilities transcends its scientific role by influencing architecture, incorporating visionary legacies of ancient and modern astronomers. The Development in Africa with Radio Astronomy Project at Eduardo Mondlane University aims to create astronomical stations in Manica and Tete, Mozambique, with a focus on radio astronomy, accompanied by a planetarium on the UEM Campus, by the Department of Physics. In this context, this work proposes the creation of a Planetarium and Astronomical Observatory in Namaacha, Impaputo, to replace the planetarium for the UEM campus. Rather, because the location does not meet the necessary requirements for the implementation of an astronomical observation infrastructure, but also because the proposal wants to transform the infrastructure, initially of a scientific nature, into a cultural and educational center accessible to the community. The architecture of space aims to mediate the interaction between humanity and the cosmos, promoting an immersive exploration of the universe. The objective is to arouse public interest in the importance of these spaces, consolidating scientific, historical and conceptual knowledge to add value to the project. The desired result is the construction of an astronomical cultural and educational infrastructure, contributing to the integration of Mozambique into the global scientific scenario. The path to achieving this result involves a thorough study of the relevant concepts, providing a solid basis for the materialization of the project.