Fraser Cain started by wondering whether the view from a telescope could be streamed live into a Google+ Hangout. Now he’s hosting a weekly star party Hangout where some of the world’s most curious amateur astronomers share their views of the universe with anyone who wants to join in.

http://maps.google.com/android
You can now save and use certain maps on Google Maps for Android when you’re not connected to the internet. You can even find and orient yourself by enabling GPS and using My Location and the compass. To learn more visit maps.google.com/starthere

Google Docs allow you to collaborate with anyone in real time. See what it’s like by joining up with some famous authors to create something worth sharing. http://www.google.com/gonegoogle/masters

NASCAR’s most winningest team connecting with fans on Google+

Follow your favorite college basketball teams on Google+

http://www.gmail.com
Pick your favorite photo and make Gmail your own using custom themes. Whether you want to bask on a tropical island or simply reminisce about last year’s holiday with the family, you can now customize Gmail’s background.

Checkout the full Hangout On Air on Team Coco’s Google+ Page. http://goo.gl/rOkWv

Learn more: http://www.agoogleaday.com

Trivia with a twist. Search for answers, then challenge friends and climb the Google+ leaderboard. A Google A Day is the trivia game where searching for the answer on Google is not only allowed but encouraged. Play A Google a Day on Google+ by finding us in the Games section or by following the link from the original A Google a Day website.