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.

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.

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.

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.

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 don’t come from a last-minute search. Here are ideas worth actually giving — organized around the kind of dad you’re shopping for.