Most Commonly Asked Questions When Naming a Star
How much does it cost to Buy a Star?
Naming a star is the gift of a lifetime, and packages start at just $59 plus shipping and handling for the standard unframed International Star Registry Custom Star Kit. This includes a lovely 12” x 16” parchment certificate of record, a large sky chart with the location of the star indicated, a booklet about astronomy, and a letter of congratulations. You can also select custom framing options and beautiful package add-ons are also available.(more)
What packages can I choose from?
You can choose from a variety of package options. Choices include a Digital Star Package, an unframed Custom Star Kit, a Deluxe Star Kit, and an Ultimate Star Kit! The Digital Star Package is delivered via email and formatted for home printing. The premier framing option is the Ultimate Star Kit. It includes the iconic International Star Registry parchment certificate and personalized Star Chart, both beautifully framed and ready to display. There are also some elegant package upgrades created exclusively for International Star Registry customers.
What can I Name a Star?
Most stars are given the name of the person or people you wish to honor. We also see many creative names and nicknames that have special meaning for the buyer and honoree. Except for some minor restrictions, the sky is the limit! The name can only be 35 spaces long. Also, the names must conform to our decency policy which states that the name cannot be obscene or vulgar. Characters from several other languages are supported, but emoji characters are not.
Can I choose a favorite constellation?
Yes, there are 88 constellations to choose from. Constellation choices include the 12 zodiac signs plus many others named for animals like Cygnus the swan, mythical beasts like Pegasus the winged horse, Mythical Characters, Gods, and Heroes like Hercules and Andromeda, and even some physical objects like Lyra the harp and Vela the sail.
How do you Buy a Star?
For those who wish to name a star, International Star Registry (ISR) provides a platform where individuals can symbolically ‘buy’ a star. This process, available through starregistry.com, doesn’t mean literal ownership of a star but allows a person to link a chosen name to a star. (more)
Do You Have an Online Catalog of Star Names?
Yes, you may find the star you named alphabetically using the Online Search Page
We permanently record the star names in the book, Your Place in the Cosmos. You may contact Customer Service to find out in which volume your recorded star name appears.