On the Cover: A 'starquake' fractured the crust of a magnetar -- an ultra-magnetic neutron star -- caused it to flare brightly in gamma rays that reached Earth from across the Milky Way on December 27, 2004.
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May/June 2005
Don't just read about astronomy -- this summer, experience the heavens for yourself. Fun and educational astronomy-themed travel spots are scattered across the United States. The May/June issue of StarDate magazine highlights several. We also bring you the latest astronomy news and Merlin's answers to your astronomy questions.
Coming up in July/August
In July/August, Ken Croswell speculates on the origin of Gould's Belt, a ring of massive stars that spans the Milky Way from Orion to Scorpius. And Leila Belkora tells us how the ancient Pacific Islanders used celestial navigation and other means to spread their culture over islands covering one-third of the globe.
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