StarDate magazine celebrated 30 years of publication in 2003. Known as the McDonald Observatory News when it was first published in 1972, StarDate became a color, bimonthly magazine in 1988. StarDate magazine covers a wide range of topics related to the science of astronomy, space exploration, skylore, and skywatching. Articles may cover recent discoveries or serve as a primer on basic astronomy or astrophysics. We also introduce our readers to historical people and events in astronomy and space exploration, as well as look forward to what will make history next year or fifty years from now. For information on writing for StarDate magazine, contact the editor, Rebecca Johnson.

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