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Silicon Valley Astronomy Lectures

Listen to exciting, non-technical talks on some of the most interesting developments in astronomy and space science. Founded in 1999, the Silicon Valley Astronomy Lectures are presented on six Wednes... Read more

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SPECIAL: An Interview with Frank Drake (conducted by Andrew Fraknoi)

SPECIAL: An Interview with Frank Drake (conducted by Andrew Fraknoi)

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