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Foothill College
The Silicon Valley Astronomy Lectures Podcasts
Public lectures by noted astronomers on new developments in our exploration of the universe. These lectures are recorded at Foothill College near San Francisco.
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Ratings & Reviews
4.9 stars from 82 ratings
The best podcast in astronomy..!
The best podcast in astronomy... and I am following a handsome amount of these.
rremon via Apple Podcasts · Netherlands · 11/08/17
Really good!
Thanks for putting this out there for free
rwpcola via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/01/15
It is kind of a drag to have to go to youtube to get the video versions of these lectures. Great lectures!
KevinICdesigner via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 12/20/14
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