| For a really unique and fun gift idea: Buy a Star this | | | | Certificate on parchment paper which includes the |
| Holiday Season! Imagine the fun when you walk | | | | official name you give your star, your stars |
| someone out to a clear night sky and point to a star | | | | coordinates in the sky. You typically get informative |
| named after them! | | | | literature about astronomy and your star which |
| When you buy stars they are a gift idea that will be | | | | includes background, facts and features on your stars |
| remembered forever and be a source of fun always. | | | | constellation, a hemisphere map, and star locating |
| And guys, there is almost nothing more romantic than | | | | descriptions. You literally buy a star with picture |
| standing in a moonlit night holding your loved one while | | | | location! |
| pointing to her star! | | | | Do you really get to name a star after anyone or |
| What makes it even more fun is that one company | | | | anything of your choice? The honest answer is yes |
| even lets you choose which constellation you would | | | | and no. |
| like your star to reside in! You can name stars in | | | | Only the International Astronomical Union has the |
| twenty-two constellations: all twelve zodiac signs, Ursa | | | | authority to assign names to stars, but they only |
| Major (Big Dipper), Ursa Minor (Little Dipper) and Orion! | | | | recognize stars by assigning them numbers. Even they |
| While romance is a great reason to buy stars it | | | | can not agree, various numbering conventions are in |
| certainly is not the only reason! You can name a star | | | | use, so the same star can have a different scientific |
| cheap and it makes a perfect gift for many occasions. | | | | reference number in the Smithsonian catalog, the |
| Just imagine how a childs eyes will light up as they run | | | | Messier catalog, or the Hubble Telescope Guide Star |
| outside to find their star and see it for themselves! | | | | Catalog. |
| The ideas are endless, the birth of a new baby, a | | | | The fact is there are those who do not officially |
| childs christening, a religious event. How about as a | | | | recognize the names they assign to the stars |
| great anniversary gift for your parents or | | | | (Professional astronomers will always prefer to use a |
| grandparents! | | | | star's IAU number vs. "Your Mom's Star"). Just |
| Some other ideas are: | | | | remember that these same scientists will never |
| Best friend | | | | acknowledge the name of your dog, they just refer to |
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| Engagement Gift | | | | While some companies selling stars are frauds, a few |
| Wedding Gift | | | | actually recognize and acknowledge the names |
| Mother's Day Surprise | | | | assigned to stars in their archives and will never name |
| Father's Day (Not a Tie!) | | | | a star more than once. Just remember this is a novelty |
| Romantic Valentine's Day | | | | gift that is for the purpose of good clean fun and it will |
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| Retirement | | | | it! |
| Christmas | | | | Gift buying can become quite a chore when you are |
| Memorial for a Loved One | | | | busy with life. Do not stress anymore over the perfect |
| Of course you do not actually get ownership when | | | | gift idea, have some fun, Buy a Star for Someone! |
| you buy a star. This gift has the sole purpose of being | | | | Looking for a really unique and fun gift idea: Buy a Star |
| a unique novelty gift that can be shared with their | | | | this Holiday Season! Have a star named after anyone |
| friends and family. What you get is a celestial body | | | | or anything of your choice. So, you ask how does it |
| registered with the name of your choice on it! | | | | work? It may be easier than you think and lots of fun |
| Some companies will provide some great extras that | | | | too! |
| make the gift very special. Extras like a Star Name | | | | |