NamedLight Blog
Astronomy tips, gift ideas, and stories from the stars.
Behind the Registry
How NamedLight Chooses Which Stars Are Available to Name
Not every star in the sky is available to name. Here’s exactly how we decide which stars make it into the registry — and why the ones that don’t are excluded.
Behind the Registry
What Happens to My Star After I Name It?
You've named your star — now what? Here's exactly what happens behind the scenes, what you'll receive, and what it means going forward.
Behind the Registry
How NamedLight Generates Your Star's Sky Map
The circular sky map on your NamedLight registry page isn't a stock image or an illustration — it's a real photograph of the sky, centered precisely on your star's coordinates. Here's how it's made.