Name-A-Star Framed Package

How do you name a star? You nominate the constellation, the date of registration, and most importantly, the name you are giving to the star. All instructions on how to do this will be sent to you upon receipt of your booking.

What are you giving? The Starname, the date of registration, the constellation and astronomical coordinates of the star are entered in personalised calligraphy on a 30 cm by 40cm full colour parchment certificate of record with gold seal. The certificate is framed. A large astronomical chart (30cm by 40cm) pinpoints the star which is clearly plotted and circled in red. The constellation is highlighted and all the scientific data relating to the star, including its brightness, are printed on the chart.

A booklet ‘Our Place in the Cosmos’ gives a fascinating introduction to astronomy. It also contains a pictorial constellation chart for orientation purposes, and instructions on how to locate your star. A congratulation letter explains that the starname and scientific details are listed alphabetically in the next edition of the series of books 'Your Place in the Cosmos'. These books are published and registered with the US Copyright Office in Washington DC.

For Memorials, a fittingly worded letter conveys this information to those concerned. The documentation is enclosed in a gold embossed PVC folder with the framed certificate, and is shipped in a custom-made decorative box.

Are the stars visible to the naked eye? Only 2873 stars are visible to the naked eye. They aren't available for naming because they already have scientific and historical names. The stars available for naming are bright enough to be seen with a small telescope (100mm / 4inch).