NamedLight Blog

"Is buying a star a scam?" is one of the most common questions people ask before purchasing. Here's the honest answer — what you're actually getting, what you're not, and how to tell a legitimate registry from a bad one.

There are several star naming services out there, and they're not all the same. Here's an honest look at what separates them — and what actually matters when you're deciding.

A star registry is a service that lets you assign a name to a real catalogued star and record it permanently. Here’s how they work, what to look for, and what a registration actually includes.

A lot of people search for NASA's star naming service expecting to find an official option. Here's what NASA actually does — and what you can do instead.

Star naming packages range from $29.99 to $69.99 depending on the brightness of the star and what’s included. Here’s exactly what you get at each price point.

Buying a star is simpler than most people expect. Here’s what it actually means, what separates a good registry from a bad one, and what to look for before you buy.

Naming a star is simpler than it sounds. Here’s exactly how the process works — from choosing your star to receiving your certificate — and what to expect along the way.

There are dozens of star naming services available — and they are not all the same. Here's an honest look at what separates a registry backed by real data from one that isn't, and what questions to ask before you buy.

Star naming services get a bad reputation — and some of it is deserved. Here's an honest breakdown of what you're actually getting, what's symbolic, and what makes one registry meaningfully different from another.