Naming a star is one of the popular gift ideas of today among people at large. It has become a cultural adoption in various films and songs that has created a belief in such ideologies. More than thousands of people have named stars after their loved ones as a way to express their feelings for such individuals.

But this seems to be a point of question whether naming a star is real? And why do it? The fact is that no one can name any astronomical object without getting the consent of the International Astronomical Union (IAU). And in this case, the names given to the stars are not recognized by the IAU. What confirms the process of naming a star is you get a gift kit that comprises the certificate of registration, star map, photo book and star atlas with the name suggested.

All you need to do is to locate your star in http://www.sky-map.org/ using star coordinates. The website provides complete insight about the stars available in the Universe from which you can choose your own star for naming.

Once you have chosen your favorite star, you can register it with https://starregister.org where you will be provided with the gift kit for an attractive package.

If you’re planning for something special to give your loved ones, name a star after them, which is a gift that brings in more surprise to them.