The
Star Name Company- offering a
customized gift for any
occasion: name a star after someone you
love.
US $34.95 to $US 79.95, depending on how fancy you want your certificate framed.
Celestial Registry assigns a name to an
actual Star in the
Universe. You receive a Star Chart with
the specific Star
highlighted,
approximate coordinates, along with a
certificate on
parchment paper, which features an individually
hand-pressed raised
gold seal with both the
Registration and Certifying Officers hand-affixed
signatures in
ink. Also comes with a handy
disclaimer:
This product is a novelty item. Celestial Registry is a service mark. The Celestial Registry has no affiliation with any scientific or government body, star
name company, or any other entity in the field of astronomy. As such, other persons or entities may not be aware and not honor or recognize the designations of the
Star made by the Celestial Registry. Celestial Registry guarantees it will not duplicate the assigned Star and that registration will occur within the Celestial Registry.
Celestial Registry has no control over assignments made by other companies or by any scientific, governmental, or other body.
I guess they're referring to The
International Star Registry, which offers no such disclaimer (nor does it
guarantee recognition by any astronomical organization), boasts many stars named after
celebrities, and publishes their list of names annually and puts them in the
Library of Congress and the
British Library.
Caveat emptor.