Buy a Star and Name It Online - A Personalized Star Gift
Name a star online from $6.95 - star certificate, star map, and personal star page included.
Register your star in the AstraName Star Registry and receive a personalized star certificate and star map. Choose an instant digital star gift, or a printed star naming package with free U.S. shipping.
Buy A Star from $6.95Choose Your Star Gift Package
Digital Star Gift Certificate
Perfect for last-minute gifts - delivered instantly by email so you can print it right away.
What's included
- Star name registration in the AstraName Database
- Personal star page to share
- Digital star certificate and star map
- Instant email delivery
Printed Star Gift Postcard
A simple physical keepsake - a printed postcard you can mail or hand to your recipient.
What's included
- Star name registration in the AstraName Database
- Personal star page to share
- High-quality printed postcard
- Free shipping
Personalized Star Gift Pack
A complete ready-to-gift set with printed keepsakes and free shipping.
What's included
- Star name registration in the AstraName Database
- Personal star page to share
- Printed star certificate and star map
- AstraName Sky Atlas
- Gift envelope
- Free shipping
- 15% off your next order
Premium Star Gift Box
A premium physical gift with keepsakes and presentation made for a big moment.
What's included
- Star name registration in the AstraName Database
- Personal star page to share
- Framed star certificate
- Printed star map
- AstraName Sky Atlas
- Confirmation letter
- Premium gift box
- Free shipping
- 25% off your next order
The Premium Star Gift Box
The framed star certificate hangs on a wall the night it's received - no extra framing needed. Pick the frame color (Black, White, Silver, or Gold) and any constellation, including a zodiac sign that matches their birthday (Aries through Pisces). The presentation box it arrives in is the same box you set on a gift table at a wedding or bring to an anniversary dinner. See zodiac sign meanings →
The set includes the framed certificate, printed star map, AstraName Sky Atlas, and a confirmation letter. Free U.S. shipping. This is the right package for a significant anniversary, milestone birthday, wedding, memorial, or first Father's Day - when the gift gets hung on a wall, not stored in a drawer. See the Premium Star Gift Box →
Need a Star Gift Today? The Digital Star Gift Arrives in Minutes
The digital star certificate, star map, and personal star page link arrive by email within minutes of checkout. No shipping address, no processing wait. Right for a last-minute birthday, a same-day Valentine's Day or Mother's Day gift, an overseas friend or family member, or any occasion you decided on that morning.
Send the personal star page link in a text, share it in a family group chat, or forward the certificate directly. The registration is identical to the printed packages: same star, same coordinates, same permanent URL - only the format differs. See the Digital Star Gift →
The Star Gift Pack: Certificate, Star Map, and Sky Atlas
The Star Gift Pack includes a printed star certificate, star map, and the AstraName Sky Atlas in a gift envelope, shipped free in the U.S. Wrappable as-is for birthdays, anniversaries, Christmas, or any in-person handover. Pick any of the 12 zodiac constellations to match a birth sign (Aries through Pisces), or another visible constellation - the printed star map shows it the way you'd see it from your latitude.
The printed star map is what separates this from digital delivery. On a clear night with the map in hand, most named stars are findable without a telescope. Locating the star for the first time and pointing it out is the part people mention years later. See the Star Gift Pack →
Visible Stars You Can Locate
Every AstraName star comes with the exact RA/Dec coordinates and a detailed star map showing where to find it in the night sky. The star map is designed to be usable without prior experience - pick the right constellation, go outside on a clear night, and the star is findable.
Excellent Print Quality
Printed star gift packages include a personalized star certificate, printed star map, Sky Atlas, confirmation letter, and premium gift packaging, depending on the package. Every printed piece is made to be gift-ready the moment it arrives - no extra framing or wrapping needed.
Personal Star Registration Page
Every AstraName order includes registration in the AstraName Database and a personal star page for the recipient. The page shows the star name, personal message, coordinates, and registration details at a permanent URL - shareable by link, no account required to view.
Fast Processing and U.S. Shipping
Digital star certificates are delivered by email immediately after checkout - the right option when time is short. Printed packages ship free within the U.S. and process within 3 business days, arriving with the certificate, star map, and any additional keepsakes already gift-ready.
Customer Care
Our support team handles questions about orders, certificates, delivery, personalization, and how to locate a named star. Reach us before or after purchase - response times are fast and we can sort out any issue with your order directly.
Secure Payments
AstraName uses secure checkout, HTTPS encryption, and standard trusted payment methods. Order and payment information is protected regardless of which package you choose.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can you actually buy a star for someone?
Yes. You choose a star from real astronomical catalogs, register it in your chosen name with a date and personal message, and the recipient gets a printed or digital certificate showing the star's exact sky coordinates, a star map for locating it, and a personal star page at a permanent URL. The name is symbolic - not a scientific designation - but the star and its coordinates are real. It works as a birthday, anniversary, memorial, or holiday gift for anyone who values a personal keepsake.
How much does it cost to name a star?
Naming a star starts at $6.95 for the Digital Star Gift - instant email delivery with a digital certificate and star map. Printed packages start at $29.95 (Star Gift Pack: printed certificate, star map, Sky Atlas, gift envelope, free U.S. shipping) and go up to $69.95 for the Premium Star Gift Box, which adds a framed certificate and presentation box.
Is there an official star registry?
No. The International Astronomical Union (IAU) is the only body that assigns names to stars in scientific catalogs, and it does not sell names - there is no paid path to naming a star scientifically, at any price, from any service. Private star registries like AstraName operate their own databases and sell symbolic dedications, not IAU designations. Services calling themselves "official" or "international" are using marketing language. For the full breakdown, see Is Naming a Star Real?
How long does it take to receive the star certificate?
Your digital certificate and a link to your personal star page are typically sent immediately after purchase.
Can I see my star without a telescope?
Depending on the brightness and location of the named star, it may be possible to see it without a telescope. Many stars are visible to the naked eye, especially in areas with clear skies and low light pollution. We provide specific coordinates and guidance to help you locate your star, regardless of the equipment you have.
Do you ship physical star gift packages in the U.S.?
Yes. Digital star gifts are delivered by email, and physical star gift packages can be shipped in the U.S. Printed packages may include a star certificate, star map, Sky Atlas, confirmation letter, and gift-ready packaging depending on the option you choose.