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Intelligent Design, A Young Universe, Astrology, UFO’s, and More: Tackling Astronomical Pseudo-science |
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400, Preparing for the 2009 International Year of Astronomy: A Hands-on Symposium |
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35 |
| Authors: |
Fraknoi, A. |
| Abstract: |
During IYA educators and scientists will interact with the public in many ways. There will likely be public questions at IYA events about pseudoscientific topics. While the particular pseudo-sciences that are in vogue change with time, these days popular astronomical pseudo-science includes creationism and intelligent design (and their denial of the age of the universe), astrology, UFO’s as extra-terrestrial spaceships, selling star names, the “face” on Mars, the claim that the moon landings were a hoax, etc. We discuss some of the recent surveys of belief in pseudo-science and some ways to respond to questions about these topics. A separate resource guide to help answer questions about astronomical pseudoscience is also included in this volume. |
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