On the Cover: Glowing filaments of gas create spectacular patterns of light and color in this recently released Hubble Space Telescope image of the Orion Nebula. The nebula is a stellar nursery about 1,500 light-years from Earth. The nebula has given birth to thousands of stars. Hot, massive stars cause the nebula's gas to glow like the inside of a neon bulb. Write for StarDate Magazine Writer's Guidelines (84K pdf -- free Adobe Acrobat software is required to view the document.)

Making Memories Under Starry Skies
Summer is the season for family barbeques, evenings on the patio, and trips to the country. It's also the best season for watching the stars.

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• Merlin answers your most compelling questions about the universe
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• New Orbiter Steps Closer to Mars
• Two Discoveries Spark Extrasolar Planet Excitement
• Are Most Milky Way Stars Singles?
• Ancient 'Twins'
• Forecasters Expect Active Solar Storm Season

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