Star Map vs Star Name: Which Gift Should You Choose?

Short answer: A star name is the gift of a real star with their name in our register and a certificate. A star map is a picture that shows where that star sits among the stars around it. Many people get both: the name for the meaning, the map to hang on the wall.

What is a star name gift?

You pick a name, a date and a message. We choose a real, catalogued star and record your name for it in our register. They get a certificate and a star page on Find My Star. It's a symbolic gift, not an official name. Here's how it works.

What is a star map?

Our star map is an A4 chart of the star's part of the sky. It marks the named star inside its constellation, with the stars around it. It helps you picture where the star lives.

Worth knowing: it's not a "sky on the night you met" print. Those show the whole sky over one place at one moment. Ours is about one star and its neighbours. Different gift, both lovely.

Star name vs star map at a glance

	Star name	Star map
What it is	A real star, named by you, in our register	A chart showing where that star sits
What they hold	Certificate (framed in Signature sets)	A4 map, ready to frame
Best for	The meaning, the moment	A wall, a nursery, a shared home
Set	Signature Set	Signature & Star Map

Which one should you choose?

Keep it simple.

• Want the classic gift? Start with the name. The Signature Set is a framed certificate in a gift box.
• Want something on the wall? Add the map. The Signature & Star Map gives both.
• Want something to wear? The Ultimate Set has the map engraved on a pendant. More in our star map necklace guide.

Which occasions suit a map?

Maps work well where there's a wall to fill: a new baby's nursery, a couple's first home, an anniversary. For memorials, some families prefer something smaller to keep close.

Read is naming a star real and how naming a star works before you decide.

Questions people ask

Does the map show the sky on a certain date?

No. It shows where the named star sits among the rest of the sky. The date goes on the certificate.

Can I add a map later?

Yes. Contact us with your certificate code and we'll tell you the options.

Can I see the star on the map in the real sky?

The map shows where to look. Named stars are faint, so you'll need a star app or telescope. See how to see your star.