Adopt a Star for someone special
A personal dedication to a real star, with a certificate, lifetime registry entry and app access.
- Visible from the USA
- Your digital certificate in 15 minutes
- Printed gift set with free standard shipping
- Lifetime registration in the International Space Registry
Express: approx. 1–2 business days after dispatch
Over 100,000 Stars Named
What You Receive When You Adopt a Star
Every star adoption gift includes your personal registry entry, dedication, app access and digital certificate within 15 minutes. For a premium gift experience, you can add a beautifully printed gift set with certificate, poster, greeting card and free standard shipping, plus express options at checkout.
Personalized Digital Certificate
Delivered by email within 15 minutes, featuring the chosen name, date, coordinates and dedication.
Personal Registry Entry
The chosen star name and dedication are recorded in the International Space Registry and can be accessed through the app.
Universe Star Finder App
Use your registration number to explore your star, view its details and access the dedication connected to your registry entry.
Instructions & Star Details
Every package includes a helpful guide with the information you need to understand your named star and its coordinates.
Printed Gift Set
Includes a printed certificate, Star Constellation XXL Poster, gift folder, greeting card, welcome letter, authentication card, Universe info flyer, printed instructions, tracking and free shipping.
Gift Card Voucher Included
Every order includes a gift card voucher for your second order as an extra bonus — automatically added with your purchase.
Make Your Gift Even More Special — Limited Time
Get a free XXL Star Poster with every printed gift set, plus a mystery celestial gift with every order.
Choose Your Star Gift
Pick the gift that fits your occasion — every option includes the certificate, registry entry and app access.
Silvernova
A real, visible star with everything that matters — the perfect way to start.
- Name a visible star
- Personalized certificate
- Lifetime registry entry
- Star Finder app access
What's included
- Digital certificate within 15 minutes
- Lifetime registry entry & app access · No renewal fees
- Upgrade: printed gift set — certificate, folder, greeting card & authentication card
- Upgrade includes free XXL Star Poster · free standard shipping · express options available
Supernova
A star in the constellation you choose — their zodiac sign, or the sky you first kissed under.
- Star in your chosen constellation
- Easier to find in the night sky
- Everything in Silvernova
- The most gifted choice
What's included
- Digital certificate within 15 minutes
- Star in the constellation of your choice
- Lifetime registry entry · No renewal fees
- Upgrade: printed gift set — certificate, folder, greeting card & authentication card
- Upgrade includes free XXL Star Poster · free standard shipping · express options available
Duonova
Two stars orbiting each other — like the two of you. Two certificates, one story.
- Two connected, visible stars
- Two personalized certificates
- A meaningful symbol of connection
- Everything in Silvernova
What's included
- Two digital certificates within 15 minutes
- Two connected stars · lifetime registry entries · No renewal fees
- Upgrade: printed gift set with both certificates, folder & cards
- Upgrade includes free XXL Star Poster · free standard shipping · express options available
The Ultimate Name a Star Gift Set
The complete premium bundle for the biggest wow: an extra-bright star in your chosen constellation, a genuine Campo del Cielo meteorite fragment, an engraved zodiac necklace, a framed certificate and the magnetic gift box.
Extra Bright Star
A perfectly visible star in your chosen constellation
Premium Gift Box
Magnetic gift box with gold foil detailing
Zodiac Necklace
Engraved, in a luxury jewelry box
Framed Certificate
Premium wooden frame, white or black
Genuine Shooting Star
Meteorite fragment, Campo del Cielo, Argentina
Gold Authentication Card
Engraved stainless steel, wallet-sized
Personalized Star Map
A detailed, custom star chart
Complete Gift Set
Everything included in our standard packages
A Star for Every Occasion
Whatever the moment — a birthday, an anniversary, a wedding, or remembering someone who'll always shine — there's a star for it.
Three Steps to Your Personal Star Gift
Make it theirs
Choose a gift set, enter their name, your date and a personal dedication — it takes about 2 minutes.
Get it instantly
Your personalized certificate lands in your inbox within 15 minutes — ready to print, send or gift on the spot.
Unwrap the wow
Receive your printed gift set with certificate, star map poster and greeting card with free standard shipping. Choose express delivery at checkout for a faster arrival.
Find & Explore Your Adopted Star With Our App
Open your adopted star in the free Universe Star Finder App. Just hold your phone up to the night sky and AR mode helps guide you toward its location.
- Search by registration number
- Hold your phone up to the sky with AR mode
- Explore your star’s position in the night sky
Your Adopted Star Recorded in the International Space Registry
Every adopted star is recorded in the renowned private International Space Registry with the chosen name, date and dedication. Your certificate includes the star details and coordinates, while the Universe Star Finder App gives you a simple way to access and explore your registry entry.
- Registry entry included with every order
- Name, date and dedication connected to your star
- Coordinates shown on the certificate
- Registration number for app access
- No recurring fees
If You Don't Like Your Assigned Star, We'll Assign You Another One
Your star naming gift should feel right. If you are not happy with the star assigned to your order, we'll help assign another one so the gift fits the person and the moment behind it.
ADOPT A STAR FAQ
What do I receive when I adopt a star?
You receive a personal star adoption gift created with the name, date and dedication you choose.
Every order includes:
- Personalized certificate with the chosen name, date, coordinates and dedication
- Personal registry entry in the International Space Registry
- Access to the Universe Star Finder App
- Registration number to access your star
- Digital certificate delivered by email within 15 minutes
If you choose the printed gift set, you also receive premium physical keepsakes such as the printed certificate, Star Constellation XXL Poster, gift folder, greeting card, welcome letter, authentication card, Universe info flyer and printed instructions.
Is adopting a star a good last-minute gift?
Yes. Your digital certificate is delivered by email within 15 minutes, so you can print it, forward it digitally or gift it almost immediately.
It’s perfect for meaningful last-minute gifting — while the printed gift set creates a more premium unboxing moment when you want something physical to hand over.
Is the gift digital or physical?
Both options are possible.
Your digital certificate is included with every order and arrives by email within 15 minutes. If you want a physical gift to unwrap and keep, you can add the printed gift set with certificate, poster, greeting card and free standard shipping, plus express options at checkout.
Many customers choose the printed gift set because it turns the star adoption gift into something they can hold, unwrap and remember.
How long does delivery take?
Your digital certificate is delivered by email within 15 minutes after your order.
The printed gift set includes free standard shipping and tracking. Choose express delivery at checkout for a faster arrival.
Can I find the adopted star in the night sky?
Yes. You can use your registration number in the free Universe Star Finder App to access your adopted star, view its details and explore its position in the night sky.
The AR mode makes the experience more personal: simply hold your phone up to the sky and the app helps guide you toward your star’s location.
Actual visibility can depend on location, season, weather, light pollution and the brightness of the star.
Is my adopted star registered?
Yes. Your chosen star name, date and dedication are recorded as a personal registry entry in the renowned private International Space Registry.
Your certificate includes the star details and coordinates, and your registration number lets you access your entry through the Universe Star Finder App. The star’s scientific designation remains unchanged, while your personal dedication becomes part of the certificate, registry entry and app experience.
Can I adopt a star for someone else?
Yes. You can adopt a star for a partner, parent, child, friend or loved one.
You can also add a meaningful date and dedication, making it a personal gift for birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, memorials, Mother’s Day, Christmas and other special moments.
What if I don’t like the assigned star?
Your star adoption gift should feel right.
If you are not happy with the star assigned to your order, we’ll help assign another one. This way, the gift still feels personal, special and right for the moment behind it.
Adopt a Star for someone special
A personal dedication to a real star, with a certificate, lifetime registry entry and app access.
Adopt Your Star — from $34.90 →Adopt a star With Star-Naming.com
Adopt a star at a glance: a personal star dedication with name, date and message · digital certificate within 15 minutes · optional printed gift set with free standard shipping · express options at checkout · lifetime entry in the International Space Registry · free Universe Star Finder App.
A Star Adoption Gift With Personal Meaning
A star adoption gift is designed around the person receiving it. You choose the name, date and dedication, creating a keepsake that can represent love, gratitude, remembrance or a special milestone. Instead of giving something temporary, you give a personal connection to the night sky that can be revisited through the certificate and app.
Why People Choose to Adopt a Star
Many customers adopt a star when they want a gift that feels emotional without being predictable. It can be a tribute for someone you miss, a romantic gesture for a partner, a meaningful family gift or a unique way to celebrate a new beginning. For a more direct personalization intent, you can also name a star after someone.
Certificate, Registry Entry and App Experience
Your adopted star comes with a personalized certificate, registration number and access to the Universe Star Finder App. The chosen name, date and dedication are recorded in the renowned private International Space Registry, while the app lets the recipient open the star entry, view the dedication and explore the star’s position in the night sky.
Digital First Surprise or Printed Gift Set
The digital certificate arrives by email within 15 minutes, so the gift can be shared quickly, printed at home or used as a first surprise. If you want a more premium moment, you can add the printed gift set with certificate, poster and free standard shipping, plus express options at checkout. For broader inspiration, explore our Name a Star page or read our customer reviews.