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This is a selective list of some short stories and novels that use more or less accurate science. They can be used for teaching or reinforcing astronomy or physics concepts. Both traditional "science-fiction" and (occasionally) more serious fiction that derives meaning or plot from astronomy or physics ideas are included. Almost 200 stories in 40 subject categories are listed.
<a href="https://www.compadre.org/astronomy/items/detail.cfm?ID=640">Fraknoi, Andrew. Science Fiction Stories with Good Astronomy & Physics: A Topical Index. January 1, 2019.</a>
A. Fraknoi, Science Fiction Stories with Good Astronomy & Physics: A Topical Index (2019), <https://www.fraknoi.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Science-Fiction-with-Good-Astronomy.pdf>.
Fraknoi, A. (2019, January 1). Science Fiction Stories with Good Astronomy & Physics: A Topical Index. Retrieved June 20, 2025, from https://www.fraknoi.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Science-Fiction-with-Good-Astronomy.pdf
Fraknoi, Andrew. Science Fiction Stories with Good Astronomy & Physics: A Topical Index. January 1, 2019. https://www.fraknoi.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Science-Fiction-with-Good-Astronomy.pdf (accessed 20 June 2025).
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