Name a Star

If you think someone is a star, why not name a star after them?

To continue the space theme of this week is todays gift idea: the chance to name a star! The gift of naming a star after someone is perfect for all gift occasions. A star named after someone would make a perfect birthday gift, whilst nothing could be more romantic than gazing up at the stars and pointing out to your loved one the star that you named after them!

What the name a star gift pack includes

As part of your friend or loved ones name a star gift pack they will get a framed personalised certificate giving their star database reference number. The name a star gift pack also includes an educational astronomy starter kit, with a sky chart and star plotter to help you find the area of your own star.
Your special gift star name will be recorded within the suppliers' database directory and allocated with a star number from the Hubble space telescope star catalogue. Please note that this is a fun, inspirational gift and scientific institutions will continue to refer to stars by their catalogue number or coordinates only.
Pack includes:

• A4 framed personalised certificate


• Star chart folder (includes specific information on your star)


• A Sky view plan sphere (to help see your star)


• Star charts and data pack


• Night sky music CD

Star Facts

• Stars twinkle because the light we see coming from the stars travels through the atmosphere around the earth and there is turbulence in the Earth's atmosphere.


• If the sun were the size of the dot over a letter "i", the nearest star would be a dot 10 miles away.

How much does the name a star gift pack cost?

The opportunity to name a star after your friend or loved one can be purchased for under £50. Considering the super extras that also come in the name a star gift pack this makes great value. If you're still unsure whether this is the right gift try and imagine the look on their face when you point out their very own star, perhaps over a candle lit meal. If that picture is a good one then the name a star gift pack is a great choice for you and your loved one.

Good Gift Guide Recommendation: 5/5