A Star For You Private Registry

Give a dedication connected to a real star

Choose a meaningful name and date. We connect them to a real star from an astronomical catalogue and create personalised documents with coordinates and a verification code.

Create your dedicationSee exactly what you receive

A symbolic dedication kept in the A Star For You Private Registry. It does not transfer ownership of the celestial object or change its scientific designation.

  • Certificate
  • Astronomical dossier
  • Sky map
  • Observation guide
Dedication certificate showing the name, coordinates, sky map, seal and verification code
Dedication certificateA4sample

Where would you like to begin?

Three ways to shape the same idea with the same care. Choose the one closest to your gift and the configurator will adapt.

Exactly what you receive

Every option starts with the same dedication; only the format changes. Prices and included content are shown before purchase.

Digital documents are available within minutes of payment confirmation. Prints enter production after the order; estimated timings are on the Shipping page.

The sky on that date

Turn a meaningful date into a celestial keepsake.

Choose the date and place that matter and preview a calculated astronomical map with a DSS2 photographic plate. A separately verified scientific cutout is shown only when available.

Geographic data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Calculated map data

Star at the centre of the map
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Star constellation
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Photographic map centred on the star
Recalculating the plate…

Demonstration preview. The definitive star is assigned to the dedication after payment.

A star in remembrance

For someone you still love whenever you look at the sky.

A light can be a simple way to remember someone who has died. This dedication gives that memory a personal form, without annual fees or renewals.

This is a separate path, written with restraint and without pressure. Privacy starts at the most protective level, and sharing remains entirely your choice.

Explore the memorial dedication

Plate II · The dates

A life along a line of light

1946 — 2024 · dedication 2026

The memorial is a separate six-page document with a restrained tone. This sample shows its central timeline plate.

How it works

Three steps, with a preview before payment

  1. 01

    Choose a name, date and place

    Enter the dedication name, meaningful date and viewing place. Your optional message can be edited until final confirmation.

  2. 02

    See the star and its sky

    Review the catalogue identifier, coordinates and map of that sky before purchasing.

  3. 03

    Download it or have it printed

    Digital documents are prepared after payment confirmation. A selected print is made specifically for your order.

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Real preview

What the documents actually look like

These pages come from the same templates used for your order; only names, dates and star data will change.

  • English example of the dedication certificateReal template · sample details
    Dedication certificateThe chosen dedication, catalogue identifier, coordinates, seal and verification code.
  • Three-page extract from the English astronomical dossierExtract from 3 real pages
    Astronomical dossierStar identity, your evening and light through time. The page count depends on the available data.
  • English example of the personalised sky mapReal template · sample details
    Sky mapA map calculated for the significant date and place, centred on the selected star.
  • English observation-guide page with visibility and orientation platesReal complete page
    Observation guideFive sheets covering times, a planetarium app, visibility plates and an observation logbook.

Transparency

Before buying, understand exactly what it means

The star is real and identifiable; the dedication is symbolic. We show sources, coordinates, included content, price and service limits before payment.

  • Traceable data

    Coordinates and identifiers come from astronomical catalogues, with their source and consultation date.

  • Preview before payment

    See your own words on the document rather than a generic sample.

  • Images with provenance

    Archive images retain the exact credit and source required by their provider.

  • Numbered originals

    Each document carries a registry number and file fingerprint for later verification.

  • Privacy under your control

    Private, code-only or public: you choose and can change the setting later.

  • Bilingual support

    Contact us in English or Italian; indicative response times are listed on the Contact page.

Frequently asked questions

The questions people always ask, including the difficult ones

All FAQs
What exactly is a star dedication?

It is a lasting way to express a memory: we connect the chosen name and date to a real star identified in astronomical catalogues, and retain that association in the A Star For You Private Registry. You receive personalised documents containing the star’s real data. This does not purchase the star or change its scientific designation.

Is the star connected to my dedication real?

Yes. The certificate and dossier show its catalogue identifier, coordinates and constellation. These are the same references used by public astronomical archives, so you can check them independently.

Can a star really be bought or owned?

No. The service does not transfer ownership of a celestial object. You buy a personalised dedication connected to a real star, the content included in the selected offer, and the record of that association in the A Star For You Private Registry.

Are there recurring costs or mandatory extras?

No subscription, renewal or mandatory recurring fee applies. The checkout total is the price of the selected offer, including VAT where applicable, plus any shipping shown before payment.

How can I verify A Star For You before buying?

Read what is and is not sold, inspect the astronomical sources and real document examples, compare catalogue prices, review the terms and seller details, and try the verification page. The “What you are buying” page brings these checks together.

A Star For You Private Registry

There is a date you do not want to forget. Give it a place in the sky.

Create your dedicationSee what you receive

A symbolic dedication kept in the A Star For You Private Registry. It does not transfer ownership of the celestial object or change its scientific designation.