The world's largest star register
Name a star
The world's largest star register

Name a Real Star
in the Night Sky

A permanent, searchable register of named stars. Name a genuine, visible star and find it forever in the free AR Star Finder app.

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174,000+
Stars on the register
#1
Oldest online catalogue
Free
AR Star Finder app
40+
Countries served
What star naming really is

A meaningful gift, done honestly

Here's exactly what a Star-Register entry is, and what it isn't, so your gift means something real.

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Only real, visible stars

Every star we register is genuinely visible in the night sky.

  • ✓Verified against Hipparcos & Tycho-2
  • ✓True RA / Dec coordinates included
  • ✓Never invisible catalogue fillers
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A permanent register entry

Recorded in one of the oldest online star registers.

  • ✓Unique registration ID
  • ✓No expiry date, ever
  • ✓Checked so no two names clash
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A symbolic name, not a scientific one

A heartfelt, commemorative dedication - and we're honest about it.

  • ✕Not recognised by NASA or the IAU
  • ✓Star-Register is a real, registered company
  • ✓A genuine, permanent entry in our register
How it works

Three simple steps

1

Choose your star

Pick a name and a constellation at one of our partner registries.

2

We record it

A real, unclaimed star is reserved for you with a unique ID that never expires.

3

Find it in the sky

Your certificate arrives in minutes - the free app points you straight to your star.

A star name is a heartfelt, symbolic dedication in our register - not an official scientific name. No registry is recognised by NASA or the IAU; anyone claiming otherwise is misleading you.

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Choose your registry

Our regional partners handle star naming in your language and currency. Pick one and name your star in minutes.

Night Sky · Star Finder

Find your star with the free app

Enter your registration number and let augmented reality point you straight to your star.

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    Locate by registration numberType your Star-Register ID and jump straight to your star.
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    Augmented-reality sky viewHold up your phone and follow the pointer to the exact spot.
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    Constellations & artworkExplore constellation lines, mythology art and star names.
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    Personalised to your location & timeAccurate sky for your place, date and hour - with a light-pollution mode.
Download on theApp StoreGet it onGoogle PlayNo installWeb App
Prefer not to install anything? Open the web-based Star Finder right in your browser, type your registration number and locate your star on any device.
✦ Watch the app guide
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How Naming a Star Actually Works: An Honest, Complete Guide (2026)

What you really get when you name a star, how a registry keeps every name unique, whether it is 'official', and how to find your star afterwards - a transparent, research-backed guide.

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Good to know

Frequently asked questions

The company and your registration are real. Star-Register is an officially registered company, and your dedication is a permanent entry with a unique ID that never expires.

The star name is symbolic. No star registry is recognised by NASA, the IAU or any government body, because no such body names stars. Your dedication is a heartfelt, commemorative one, not a scientific designation.

Yes. We only register stars that are visible in the night sky, with locations verified against established catalogues like Hipparcos and Tycho-2. You get the true celestial coordinates so you can locate it easily using our free Star Finder app.
No. Every name is checked against the register for duplicates before it's recorded, so your dedication stays unique.
Enter your registration number in the free Star Finder app and use augmented reality to point your phone at the exact spot in the sky. Prefer not to install anything? Use the web-based Star Finder in any browser. The short app guide video above walks you through it step by step.
Registration is handled by our regional partners so you get the right language, currency and delivery. Use the finder above to match your country - LabelStars is our recommended registry for most visitors worldwide.

Give a gift that lasts a lifetime

Name a real star today and receive your certificate within minutes.

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