Name a Star in Their Memory
Some ways of remembering someone fade with time. A star doesn't. Name one after the person you loved — a parent, a partner, a friend, a pet who was family — and create a lasting tribute you can return to anytime you need to.
Something steady to come back to.
Grief doesn't move in a straight line, and the things that help often aren't grand gestures — they're small, steady points to return to. A star named for someone stays exactly where you put it: a specific place in the sky, tied to their name and whatever you wanted to say to them, that doesn't need tending, doesn't wilt, and is there again the next time you look for it.
It's not a replacement for anything, and it doesn't try to be. It's simply a way of marking that someone mattered, in a form that lasts.
A lasting way to remember
✦ A tribute that doesn't fade or need replacing
✦ Your own words, kept exactly as you wrote them
✦ For a parent, spouse, friend, or a pet who was family
✦ Something you can view and revisit anytime you need to
In your own words.
There's no right way to write it. Some people keep it simple; some write exactly what they'd say if they could. A few examples, if it helps to see how others have approached it:
"In loving memory of my mother. Forever missed, forever ours."
"For my husband. I still look up more than I probably should."
"For Biscuit, who was family. Good dogs get stars too."
A certificate, and a place to return to.
Digital certificate
A certificate with the star's name, its constellation, and your dedication, designed to be printed and framed if you'd like something physical, or kept as it is.
An online record
A private page for their star that you — and anyone you choose to share it with — can visit anytime, with no account needed. Something to return to, not a one-time email.
Honest, on purpose.
This is a personal tribute and keepsake, not an official astronomical designation. Naming a star through this site — or through any commercial star-naming service — doesn't change that star's official name or catalog entry as recognized by the International Astronomical Union, NASA, or any scientific body. No company can do that, and we'd rather tell you plainly than let you assume otherwise.
What you're creating is real to you: a specific star, a name and message that are recorded in our own registry, and a certificate that's genuinely yours to keep. It's a meaningful way to mark someone's memory — not a scientific record, but a personal one, which is usually what people are actually looking for when they come to a page like this.
Simple, on purpose.
Choose a package
Pick the keepsake that feels right — a simple certificate, or a fuller package with additional printable pieces.
Personalize it
Name the star, choose a constellation, and write your dedication.
Keep it, or share it
Your certificate and star page are ready right away — print it, frame it, or share the link with family.
Three ways to create their star.
All three include a lifetime star registry lookup — the difference is in the keepsake.
Galaxy Deluxe
Everything in Starlight, plus the sky map and more information.
Cosmic Premium
The full sky, presented like it means something — because it does.
Frequently asked.
Is this an officially recognized star name?
No. As above, this is a personal tribute and keepsake, not an official astronomical designation recognized by the International Astronomical Union, NASA, or any scientific body. We think that's worth saying plainly, especially here.
Can I create one for a pet?
Yes. Many people do, and the personalization works exactly the same way — their name, a constellation, and whatever you'd want to say.
Can I print and frame the certificate?
Yes, it's designed to be printed. Some packages include additional print-ready pieces if you'd like more to work with.
Can family members view it too?
Yes. The star's page can be shared with anyone via a private link — no account needed on their end — so family can view it whenever they'd like.
Is there a deadline, like an anniversary date?
No. There's no occasion this needs to be tied to, and no rush — you can create it whenever feels right.