NamedLight Blog

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.

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.

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.

If you've noticed three bright stars lined up perfectly in a row and wondered what they are, you're not alone. Here's the answer — and what makes those three stars worth knowing.

"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.

Not all stars are alike. They vary enormously in size, temperature, color, and life stage. Here’s a plain-language guide to the main types of stars and what makes each one distinct.

A red giant is what happens when a star like our Sun runs out of fuel in its core. Here’s what that process looks like, which stars are red giants right now, and what it means for Earth’s future.

Cygnus is one of the most recognizable constellations in the summer sky — a cross-shaped pattern of stars stretching across the Milky Way, anchored by one of the most extraordinary stars in the galaxy.

The Perseids peak this week — the most reliable meteor shower of the year, producing up to 100 meteors an hour at its height. Here's what's actually happening and how to get the best view.