Stories from the Night Sky
Honest guides to naming stars, tips for finding yours with the app, and beginner-friendly astronomy.
StarsHow to Find a Star in the Night Sky: The Complete Guide
Find any star - including one you have named - using its coordinates, a free app, a catalogue number like HIP, a telescope, or a visit to an observatory. A complete, honest, step-by-step guide.
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AstronomyThe Best Constellations to Spot in the Summer Sky: A Beginner's Tour
From the Summer Triangle overhead to Scorpius low on the horizon - a beginner-friendly, month-by-month tour of the constellations, stars and Milky Way sights worth finding on warm nights.
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StarsHow 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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Gift IdeasWhy a Named Star Makes a Gift People Remember (2026 Gift Guide)
A gift that lasts longer than flowers and means more than another gadget. How to name a star for someone, match it to the occasion, personalise it, and present it beautifully.
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StarsFind Your Star With a Stargazing App: The Complete 2026 Walkthrough
Enter your registration number or catalogue ID, point your phone at the sky, and let augmented reality guide you straight to your star. A step-by-step guide plus the best free apps compared.
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AstronomyWhat NASA Does - and Doesn't - Do With Star Names
There is no single official register of star names, and NASA doesn't run one. Here's how stars really get their names, what the IAU actually controls, and where private star registers honestly fit in.
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AstronomyDouble Stars, Explained Simply: Binaries, Optical Pairs & How to See Them
Two suns locked in a slow cosmic dance. What double stars really are, the difference between optical and binary pairs, the best ones to see in a small telescope, and why they make a perfect gift for two.
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