Online Resources

• Facebook: Follow Foothill Astronomy Instructor Andrew Fraknoi for astronomy news at “Andrew Fraknoi (The AstroProf)” – facebook.com/Fraknoi

• Lecture Podcasts: Listen to podcasts of the Silicon Valley Astronomy Lectures – astrosociety.org/education/podcast

• Science Fiction & Astronomy: Check out Andrew Fraknoi’s curated list of science fiction stories with accurate astronomy – astrosociety.org/education/resources/scifi.html

Discover astronomy resources and organizations across the Bay Area:

• Astronomical Society of the Pacific (San Francisco): Offers programs and resources for astronomy enthusiasts – astrosociety.org

• SETI Institute: A scientific and educational organization dedicated to the search for life in the universe – seti.org

• NASA Ames Research Center (Mountain View): Offers public programs and internships for Foothill students – nasa.gov/centers/ames

• De Anza College Planetarium: Explore the stars at the local star theater – planetarium.deanza.edu

• Astronomical Association of Northern California: Directory of local astronomy clubs and institutions – sites.google.com/site/aancsite/calendar/resourceguide

• Bay Area Science Events: Stay updated on science and astronomy events in the region – bayareascience.org

Explore some of the most breathtaking images of the universe:

• Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD): Daily featured “eye-catching” astronomy images selected by space scientists – apod.nasa.gov

• Hubble Space Telescope Images: Browse hundreds of Hubble images by subject or date – hubblesite.org

• National Optical Astronomy Observatories Image Gallery: A growing archive of images from NOAO telescopes – noao.edu/image_gallery

• Planetary Photojournal (JPL): Thousands of planetary exploration images with detailed captions – photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov

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 – pbs.org/seeinginthedark

• Science @ NASA: Dr. Tony Phillips explains the latest NASA discoveries in simple, everyday language – science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa

• Sky & Telescope Magazine: Articles, guides, and tips for hobbyist astronomers – skyandtelescope.com

• Windows to the Universe: A rich site for beginners and younger readers covering space and Earth science – windows2universe.org

• The Planetary Society: National organization supporting planetary exploration, with colorful info about the solar system – planetary.org

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

• Ask an Astronomer (Lick Observatory): ucolick.org/AAA

• Ask an Astronomer for Kids: Beginner-friendly Q&A for younger readers – coolcosmos.ipac.caltech.edu/AskKids

• Ask the Experts (PhysLink): Ask physics and astronomy questions – physlink.com/Education/AskExperts

• Curious About Astronomy: Cornell University Q&A for curious minds – curious.astro.cornell.edu

• Ask a High-Energy Astronomer: Questions about cosmic rays, black holes, and high-energy space phenomena – imagine.gsfc.nasa.gov/ask_astro

• Ask an Astrobiologist: Learn about life in the universe – astrobiology.nasa.gov/ask-an-astrobiologist

• Ask Mr. Sunspot: Questions about the Sun and solar activity – eo.nso.edu/MrSunspot

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

• Andrew Fraknoi – Debunking Astronomical Pseudoscience: astrosociety.org/resources/pseudobib.html

• Committee for Skeptical Inquiry: National group with rational info on myths and conspiracies – csicop.org

• The Skeptic’s Dictionary: Easy-to-read explanations of common pseudoscience claims – skepdic.com

• Why You Don’t Need to Worry about 2012: Science-based guide – astrosociety.org/2012

• An Astronomer Looks at Astrology (PDF): Andrew Fraknoi explains why astrology isn’t science – astrosociety.org/astrology.pdf