The Astronomical Association of Pernambuco - AAP, was founded on January 25, 1985, in the city of Carpina, State of Pernambuco, by Prof. Astronomer Audemário Prazeres, with the purpose of stimulating, cultivating and practicing the study of Astronomy and Sciences related to it, as well as promoting cultural and scientific exchange with similar national and foreign institutions, disseminating knowledge on the matter through lectures, conferences, courses, publications, visits to astronomical and planetary observatories, organize and guide study groups to research specific Astronomy subjects. Currently she is in the city of Bezerros, Agreste Central de Pernambuco.

We are a family owned and operated business.

GENERAL OBJECTIVES OF AAP

• Scientific dissemination and support for science teaching; strengthening regional culture, promoting smart entertainment, strengthening Rural Tourism in the state, at its local, regional, state and national level.

• Provide a new type of enterprise in the Rural Tourism segment, which is the practice of Astronomy in the countryside.

• Taking advantage of the vision of the sky existing in rural properties that already operate in the development of Rural Tourism.

• Promote growth in the various budget revenues present in the municipalities, providing new jobs.

• Teach theoretical and practical classes in Astronomy, aiming at strengthening the training of teachers and students located in the interior cities of Pernambuco.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES

• The project can be directed at the beginning to train teachers in the public schools of primary and secondary education, and higher education. As well, it can be extended to teachers from the private school system;

• Maintain and develop an interactive science space in cities in the State of Pernambuco;

• Promote permanent and itinerant exhibitions;

• Promote scientific and cultural meetings;

• Promote scientific and educational tourism in rural areas;

• Train human resources in scientific dissemination and in education, valuing the cultural aspect;

• Promote exchanges with other scientific dissemination centers in Brazil;

• Provide knowledge for the development of Science Fairs in schools, enabling students to have a greater knowledge of Science.