The SETI Institute

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What's the most interesting connection you've made through Twitter?

Finding out that I know some followers in real life

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How do you use Twitter in your professional life?

Extensively - we use Twitter to share the latest accomplishments of the many scientists at the SETI Institute

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What inspires you to tweet?

Sharing information and news about astronomy, astrobiology, and space with interested people around the world

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Has Twitter changed your life? If yes, how?

It's changed my life, the universe, and everything!

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How do you make your tweets unique?

Stay on topic, but don't be afraid of a little editorial commentary on the side

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What are six things you could never do without?

1) my towel 2) my computer 3) my internet connection 4) a hot cup of coffee 5) a sense of wonder 6) a dark night sky full of stars

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Why'd you start tweeting?

To share exciting links and news and information with a new audience, and to find out more of what's going on

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Terms you wish would start trending on Twitter right now?

NASA SETI astrobiology lifeonmars exoplanets ETsignaldetected

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How long can you go without a tweet?

Minutes can seem like hours...hours can seem like days....but not light-years!

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What feature should Twitter add?

Easier way to follow conversations

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What are some words or phrases you refuse to shorten for brevity?

astrobiology extrasolar planets extraterrestrial

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What are some big Twitter faux pas?

1) spam 2) more spam 3) trying to get someone to unfollow someone else

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Who do you admire most for his or her use of Twitter?

Buzz Aldrin - an original Apollo 11 astronaut, on Twitter! @TheRealBuzz

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Have you ever unfollowed someone? Who and why?

Only if I don't like where they're going!

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What's your best tweet?

Upcoming skywatching highlights for 2010 http://bit.ly/5GKexB

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140 characters of advice for a new user?

140 characters is more than a mouthful, but less than a snack - use them wisely!

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