How To Buy a Star

Getting together under the night sky is romantic for many couples. Just staring up at the visible universe together can be inspiring and makes some want to claim it as their own. If you enjoy the romance and fantasy of buying a star for the one you love, there are things you can do.

1. Know what you are getting. If you choose to buy a star, you should know a few things. What you are buying is a name in a book and on a certificate. There is no scientific usage or recognition of the name. There are several star registries that promise you the chance to name a star but none of them own the stars or the rights to name them. Stars are named by the International Astronomical Union and they are given numerical designations that relate to their location. So if you buy a star you are buying the fantasy and romance plus the piece of paper, but nothing else.
2. Choose a star registry. If you still want to buy a star name as a romantic gesture then choose a registry. There are several star registries out there, the most well known is the International Star Registry. Do a search online for the one you like best. Since you are really paying for a pretty piece of paper, use the look of the paper and the cost as your primary buying guide.
3. Select the constellation. The star registry will offer options for different packages and options for available constellations. Choose the constellation that speaks to you and your romantic partner whether it is in that person’s zodiac or a constellation that relates to one of your happiest memories.
4. Designate the star’s name. You can name a star almost anything you want. You will likely have to choose one that is different from those already listed in the registry for that particular company. If your name is already taken, try another registry. Select a name that looks good on the certificate and touches your partner’s heart.
5. Star names make a fun and romantic gift. Just don’t let the recipient believe it’s anything more than a gesture or they may be embarrassed if they ask an astronomer to help them locate their star. 

Buying a star name may be just the romantic gesture you are looking for. If so, then follow these easy steps to getting your star’s name in some star registry book.