How To Buy Your Own Star May 2026

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If you want to name a star for sentimental reasons, follow these steps: how to buy your own star

Because these registries are private, different companies could "sell" the same star to multiple people. Located within a specific, recognizable constellation

When you "buy" a star, you are essentially paying a private company to enter a name into their own proprietary registry and send you a gift kit. How to "Register" a Star Located within a specific

Once purchased, you will typically receive: A Certificate of Registration with the new star name.

Professional astronomers and NASA will not use your chosen name. They will continue to refer to the star by its scientific designation (e.g., HD 189733).