Q: Is it easy to locate your star?
A: Yep, a star map is included so you can find the exact location of your star in the sky.
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Q: Can my star be named twice?
A: No, you can only register your star's name once.
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Q: My mom and dad think this is a scam,but is it really? please be honest, I'll get it anyway,because it is so cool!
A: No, the Name a Star gift box is not a scam. The recipient really does get to name a star! Since a star is not a tangible item that can be "bought" (but it can be named!) and ownership cannot be assigned to a star, this personalized gift is of emotional rather than scientific worth.
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Q: After i pay, is there anything else ill have to pay for to register the star?
A: If you decide to complete the registration online there won't be any additional fees. If you submit your registration through the mail, you would have to pay for the postage.
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Q: I don't want to buy this and only KNOW that I have a star..I want to be able to see it with my bare eyes. Is that possible?
A: You will be provided with the location of your star and a star map so you can find it. We can't promise that you'll be able to see it without a telescope though!
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Q: Is Each star only given to one person. And was it named before?
A: Yes, each star is only given to one person. The star is unnamed until you give it a name!
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Q: Is there a possibility of multiple stars sharing the same name?
A: The British Library will never register a star in their catalog with more than one name.
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Q: Can I specify a star in a constellation or a hemisphere? I live in the northern hemisphere and would not want to name a star I could not "see" from my location.
A: The co-ordinates received are random and although the manufacturer always asks for stars in the Northern Hemisphere, they have to accept what they are given. All of the stars they currently have are in the Equatorial Region.
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Q: Is the star visible on the star chart that is included?
A: The star location map shows all the large constellations and major stars, which are used to locate and identify the position of other stars in the sky. There are millions and millions of stars in the sky, so it is impossible to have an individual "dot" for each star as there would not be enough space on the map to show them all. The location details of your unique star locate the section of the sky your star is located in.
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Q: does anyone else have the same star assigned to you?
A: Your star and star name get registered with the British Library and they will never register a star in their catalog with more than one name.
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Q: If I do not know much about astrology and coordinates, how hard will it be for me to locate my star and know I am looking and the right one?
A: Instructions on how to locate the star on the star map are included in the gift box. There are not specific instructions provided for how to find your star in the sky. However, using well known and bright stars it should be possible to locate your with a telescope.
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Q: what if your star is already taken
A: It is possible to register a star with a name that has already been used for a different star because the registry of star names refers to the original and unique reference code listed in the gift box. Because of the unique code, your star cannot be registered more than once, but someone could choose to name their star the same name you chose for your star. So, two different stars could both be named "I am Awesome Star", but their unique IDs would differentiate them.
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Q: curious if I am able to register 2 non-specific farenheit balls of instellar gas next to each other or is it randomly picked for me?
A: You are not able to choose the location of your star. But you get to choose the name!
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Q: I just order it I did not see where I can register it online I would like to do It before it is ship.
A: The registration code is inside the gift tin, so you will not receive the registration code until you receive your order.
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Q: Will the star legally be named this, so in school my kids will learn about a star that i named?
A: The Name a Star gift provides the recipient with the opportunity to name a star as an enduring sentiment. Consequently it is of emotional rather than scientific worth.
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Q: Can I specify a minimum magnitude? My telescope cannot see stars dimmer than 9th magnitude.
A: The manufacturer has not come across any stars within their registry with a magnitude of less than 10.
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Q: When given as a gift will the person that receives the gift have to pay any other charges and what does the certificate look like and can it be framed
A: The recipient will not need to pay any charges whatsoever. They don't even need to buy postage to mail their registration sheet because it can be filled out online. The Star Deed certificate has an ornate blue boarder and a seal on it. It is definitely frame-worthy.
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Q: If I name a star with you can someone name the same star with another company, or do all of you keep track of the stars being named in one database.
A: When you register your star name, either online or through the mail, it is cataloged at the British Library. Due to the infinite number of stars in the sky, and the fact that new stars are discovered all the time, it is highly unlikely that two people will end up naming the same star.
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Q: To what degree of precision will the coordinates of my star be given? Will they be given to within sub-arc-second coordinates? If not, how will I know which star is the one I've had named?
A: Here is an example of the details you will receive about your star's location: AGASC_ID: 22295856 (catalog number) Right Ascension: 7h 1m 20.9s Declination: +4 degrees 4' 22.9"
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