Magnetar (IMAGE) NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center Caption This artist rendering depicts how a magnetar might appear if we could travel to one and view it up close, something that would not be advisable. Credit Sky & Telescope, Gregg Dinderman. Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.