Real template · sample detailsDigital dedication
DigitalConnect the name you choose to a real catalogue star in four PDFs: dedication certificate, astronomical dossier, sky map and observation guide.
£29.95
View details →Dedicate a real star reference without pretending to own the sky.
A Star For You connects your dedication to a real star in an astronomical catalogue. Your chosen name is kept in the Private Registry and does not replace the star's scientific identifier.
A transparent guide to star gifts
The direct answer
No celestial object changes hands and no scientific name is altered. You are purchasing a personalised service: selection and association with a real star, document creation and preservation of the dedication in the Private Registry.
Read every included document with your words, the images and astronomical data of the star reserved for you. When you buy, you receive the approved documents, linked to that same star.
What you receive in practice
The offers below show real UK-market prices and contents. The exact package depends on the product selected, not on a generic checklist.
- association of the dedication with a real, identifiable star
- coordinates and astronomical references included in the selected offer
- personalised documents with a name, date, place and message
- the sky map or representation included with the product
- a code or reference for later verification
- privacy settings managed through the Private Registry
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Premium digital dedication
DigitalThe complete experience: the symbolic dedication of the Digital dedication, plus the animated opening of the sky as a video too, the map poster in three formats, wallpapers and a carousel from the photograph of the sky, downloads for the person who receives it and the extended dossier.
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Real template · sample detailsStar of Remembrance
DigitalA memorial dedication connected to a real catalogue star: a private document dedicated to the person you want to remember.
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Three things to check before choosing
A well-made dedication should separate astronomical data from the symbolic meaning of the gift.
- 01
An identifiable star
The star should have a catalogue identifier, coordinates and a source you can inspect.
- 02
A clearly symbolic dedication
The personal name belongs to the dedication and Private Registry; it does not replace the scientific designation.
- 03
Contents shown before payment
Price, included documents, preview, format and service limits should be understandable before the order.
How to read the offer accurately
These distinctions explain the real value of the service without leaving essential terms open to interpretation.
- Chosen name
- It names the dedication in the Private Registry; the star's astronomical identifier remains unchanged.
- Certificate and dossier
- They document the dedication, supporting data and purchased service; they are not instruments relating to the celestial object.
- Visibility
- It depends on magnitude, location, date, equipment and sky conditions. The star data supports a realistic assessment.
- Duration
- The dedication is retained under the service terms; any recurring charge or renewal must be shown before payment.
What each line of the certificate means
A dedication certificate holds three separate things: the personal text you choose, a reference to an already catalogued astronomical object, and the seller's own record. Reading them apart shows what you can check, and where.
| Certificate line | What it means and how to check it |
|---|---|
| Chosen dedication name | The personal wording you write. It appears on your dedication documents; the object's catalogue name stays independent and is unchanged by it. |
| Catalogue identifier | Paste the full identifier into SIMBAD to find the astronomical object. SIMBAD describes the object; it does not verify a commercial dedication. |
| Coordinates and epoch | Right ascension and declination only compare if you know the reference frame and the epoch. Not every document prints the epoch. The dedication date does not replace the coordinates’ reference epoch, such as J2000.0. |
| Private verification code | It lets the seller locate your dedication. It carries no astronomical recognition — don't enter it in SIMBAD, which holds no record of it. |
Frequently asked questions
Is the star connected to the dedication real?
Yes. The service uses a star identifiable through astronomical data, coordinates and source. The personal dedication remains separate from the scientific catalogue.
Does the chosen name change the star's scientific name?
No. The chosen name identifies the dedication in the Private Registry; the star's scientific reference is not altered.
What is included in the price?
It depends on the selected offer. Each product card shows the actual price and included elements before you enter the configurator.
Can I check the data before paying?
Read every included document with your words, the images and astronomical data of the star reserved for you. When you buy, you receive the approved documents, linked to that same star.
Can the star be seen without equipment?
Not necessarily. Visibility varies with the selected star and observing conditions, which is why verifiable data and references are provided.
Choose the meaning. Check the data. Then personalise it.
Read every included document with your words, the images and astronomical data of the star reserved for you. When you buy, you receive the approved documents, linked to that same star.
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