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• Facebook: Follow Foothill Astronomy Instructor Andrew Fraknoi for astronomy news at 鈥淎ndrew Fraknoi (The AstroProf)鈥� 鈥�

• Lecture Podcasts: Listen to podcasts of the Silicon Valley Astronomy Lectures 鈥�

• Science Fiction & Astronomy: Check out Andrew Fraknoi鈥檚 curated list of science fiction stories with accurate astronomy 鈥�

Discover astronomy resources and organizations across the Bay Area:

• Astronomical Society of the Pacific (San Francisco): Offers programs and resources for astronomy enthusiasts 鈥�

• SETI Institute: A scientific and educational organization dedicated to the search for life in the universe 鈥�

• NASA Ames Research Center (Mountain View): Offers public programs and internships for Foothill students 鈥�

• De Anza College Planetarium: Explore the stars at the local star theater 鈥�

• Astronomical Association of Northern California: Directory of local astronomy clubs and institutions 鈥�

• Bay Area Science Events: Stay updated on science and astronomy events in the region 鈥�

Explore some of the most breathtaking images of the universe:

• Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD): Daily featured 鈥渆ye-catching鈥� astronomy images selected by space scientists 鈥�

• Hubble Space Telescope Images: Browse hundreds of Hubble images by subject or date 鈥�

• National Optical Astronomy Observatories Image Gallery: A growing archive of images from NOAO telescopes 鈥�

• Planetary Photojournal (JPL): Thousands of planetary exploration images with detailed captions 鈥�

Great places to learn more about space and astronomy:

• Seeing in the Dark (PBS): A fun TV program about amateur astronomy with beginner-friendly resources 鈥�

• Science @ NASA: Dr. Tony Phillips explains the latest NASA discoveries in simple, everyday language 鈥�

• Sky & Telescope Magazine: Articles, guides, and tips for hobbyist astronomers 鈥�

• Windows to the Universe: A rich site for beginners and younger readers covering space and Earth science 鈥�

• The Planetary Society: National organization supporting planetary exploration, with colorful info about the solar system 鈥�

Have a question about space? These sites let you ask real astronomers and scientists:

• Ask an Astronomer (Lick Observatory):

• Ask an Astronomer for Kids: Beginner-friendly Q&A for younger readers 鈥�

• Ask the Experts (PhysLink): Ask physics and astronomy questions 鈥�

• Curious About Astronomy: Cornell University Q&A for curious minds 鈥�

• Ask a High-Energy Astronomer: Questions about cosmic rays, black holes, and high-energy space phenomena 鈥�

• Ask an Astrobiologist: Learn about life in the universe 鈥�

• Ask Mr. Sunspot: Questions about the Sun and solar activity 鈥�

Curious about doomsday predictions, UFOs, or astrology? These sites give science-based answers:

• Andrew Fraknoi 鈥� Debunking Astronomical Pseudoscience:

• Committee for Skeptical Inquiry: National group with rational info on myths and conspiracies 鈥�

• The Skeptic鈥檚 Dictionary: Easy-to-read explanations of common pseudoscience claims 鈥�

• Why You Don鈥檛 Need to Worry about 2012: Science-based guide 鈥�

• An Astronomer Looks at Astrology (PDF): Andrew Fraknoi explains why astrology isn鈥檛 science 鈥�