Details
An original and symbolic gift. Present that someone special with a star in their name.
Astronomers divided the sky into areas, as perceived from earth, so as to create a consistent spherical map, rather like the markings on a football. In this way, 88 areas or constellations were formed. Only a handful of stars bear names, arising from Arabic, Greek and Roman mythology. The vast majority of stars are referred to only by their astronomical co-ordinates or catalogue numbers, they are unnamed and there are millions and millions of them. So why not name one after someone special...?
Once your loved one has received their Name a Star voucher, they will then contact the Registrar to order the gift set and choose their own star name and constellation Gift set includes:
A4 certificate of registration framed in an black frame.
Jewel encrusted star to mark your star’s position on USL’s colour map of the night sky
USL’s colour map of the night sky
Star locator instuctions
USL’s 250 page book
Presentation gift box
Registration and entry into next and all future publications from the supplier listing all new star names and details
Delivery
UK Wide Delivery
Notes
On purchasing this gift you will be sent an open dated gift voucher with 10 months validity which is redeemable for the gift set. As well as receiving your gift set, your chosen star name is registered and copyrighted in A Personal Guide to the Universe, The listing of new star names and their telescopic co-ordinates. The book is published, and as a publication, is deposited with the legal deposit libraries. Present and future generations may therefore look up the star name in the register and using binoculars or a telescope, locate the star in the sky. The Certificate of Registration is not a standard size - the frame compliments and fits the certificate beautifully, turning your order into a stylish and classic gift. Quality diffused glass - no light reflected off glass. 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.
