NamedLight Blog

Is buying a star a scam? The honest answer depends on what you expect. Here's what you're actually getting, what you're not, and how to spot a legitimate registry.

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.

Not all star naming services are the same. Here's what separates them, what to ask before you buy, and how NamedLight answers each question.

A star registry lets you give a real catalogued star a name of your choosing. Here's how registries work, what to look for, and what a registration includes.

NASA doesn't sell star names or run a star registry. Here's what NASA actually does, what official star naming looks like, and what your real options are.

Star naming packages range from $19.99 to $39.99 depending on the brightness of the star and what’s included. Here’s exactly what you get at each price point.

You've named your star. Now what? Here's exactly what happens behind the scenes, what you'll receive, and what the registration means going forward.

The summer solstice is the longest day of the year — which also makes it the shortest night. Here’s what’s actually happening in the sky, and why it’s still worth looking up.

Boötes is one of the oldest named constellations in the sky, and it contains Arcturus — the brightest star in the northern hemisphere. Here's what to know about it and how to find it.

The best Father's Day gifts start with knowing the person, not the occasion. Here are ideas worth actually giving, for every kind of dad.