Name a Star
Give someone their own star in the sky
Star naming is one of the oldest and most beloved gift traditions out there. Pick a real star, put someone's name on it, and give them a personalized certificate they'll treasure forever. It takes 2 minutes and costs less than a fancy dinner.
⭐ Browse StarsHow Star Naming Works
Browse our catalog of real stars. We've got famous ones like Sirius (the brightest), Polaris (the North Star), and Betelgeuse (the one that might explode), plus hidden gems most people have never heard of.
Enter the name you want on the certificate. This can be anyone: your partner, your kid, your best friend, a family member, or even yourself. No judgement.
Add a personal message if you want. Something like 'You light up my life' or 'Happy 30th!' or whatever feels right.
Buy it ($24.99) and your personalized PDF certificate hits your inbox in minutes. Print it, frame it, or share it digitally.
Star Registration
Every star you name gets registered in our galactic database with a unique registration number. Your certificate includes this number along with the star's official astronomical name, your chosen owner name, and real scientific data. It's permanent and it's yours.
Why Name a Star with BuyMyPlanet?
Real stars with real data. We don't make anything up. Every star is a confirmed celestial body.
Instant delivery. No waiting days for an email. You get your certificate in minutes.
Beautiful design. Our certificates look premium enough to frame and hang.
We also sell planets. We're the only service where you can buy a star AND a planet. Combo gift, anyone?
30-day money-back guarantee. Not happy? Email us and we'll refund you. No questions.
BuyMyPlanet vs Other Star Naming Services
Most star naming services charge $30-100 and only sell stars. We charge $24.99 and you get access to 100+ planets AND 15 famous stars. Our certificates include more data, our designs are better, and we deliver instantly. Plus, we're the only service that lets you buy a matching planet and star together.
When to Name a Star
Valentine's Day. The number one reason people name stars. "I named a star after you" hits different.
Birthdays. Forget gift cards. A star with their name on it? Unforgettable.
Anniversaries. Celebrate your love with something that'll literally last billions of years.
Memorials. Name a star after someone who passed away. Every time you look up, they're there.
Christmas. The most original gift under the tree.
Just because. You don't need a reason to give someone a star.
Our Stars
Sun
Our home star. The Sun is a yellow dwarf that powers all life on Earth and holds our entire solar system together.
Sirius
The brightest star in the night sky. Sirius is a dazzling blue-white star just 8.6 light-years away. Ancient Egyptians built their calendar around it.
Polaris
The North Star. For centuries, sailors and explorers used Polaris to find their way. It sits almost perfectly above Earth's north pole.
Betelgeuse
A red supergiant that could explode as a supernova any day now. Betelgeuse is so massive that if it replaced our Sun, it would swallow Mars.
Rigel
A blue supergiant in Orion that shines 120,000 times brighter than our Sun. If you could see it up close, it would be blindingly beautiful.
Vega
One of the brightest stars you can see from Earth. Vega was the first star ever photographed (back in 1850) and the first to have its spectrum recorded.
Antares
The heart of Scorpius. Antares is a red supergiant so enormous that its diameter is about 700 times that of our Sun. Its name means 'rival of Mars' because of its red color.
Aldebaran
The fiery eye of Taurus the Bull. Aldebaran is an orange giant about 44 times the size of our Sun. It's one of the easiest stars to find in the winter sky.
Proxima Centauri
The closest star to our Sun, just 4.24 light-years away. Proxima Centauri is a tiny red dwarf. If we ever travel to another star, this one will probably be first.
Alpha Centauri A
Part of the closest star system to Earth. Alpha Centauri A is remarkably similar to our Sun. Scientists think planets around it could potentially support life.
Deneb
One of the most luminous stars known. Deneb is so far away (2,600 light-years) that the light you see left the star around the time the Roman Empire was at its peak.
Arcturus
The brightest star in the northern sky. Arcturus is an orange giant that's about 25 times bigger than our Sun. It's heading toward us at 122 km per second.
Canopus
The second brightest star in the night sky after Sirius. Canopus was used by ancient navigators and is still used by spacecraft for navigation today.
Spica
A brilliant blue star in the constellation Virgo. Spica is actually two stars orbiting each other so closely they're egg-shaped instead of round.
Capella
A golden star that's actually a system of four stars. Capella is one of the brightest stars visible from most of the Northern Hemisphere year-round.
Got Questions?
Here's everything you need to know about buying a planet
Here's the deal: this is symbolic ownership. Nobody can legally own a planet (there's actually a UN treaty about it). But what you DO get is a gorgeous personalized certificate with real astronomical data and a unique registration number. Think of it as the most original gift you can possibly give someone.
The planet's real name, your personalized owner name, a custom message if you want one, a unique registration number, and the date. It's designed to look premium enough to frame and hang on a wall.
It shows up in your email as a PDF within a few minutes of buying. You can print it at home, take it to a print shop for a nicer version, or just share it digitally. Simple.
People go crazy for it. We've sold over 3,247 planets so far and we get messages all the time from people saying it's the best gift they've ever received. It works for birthdays, Valentine's Day, Christmas, weddings, new babies... pretty much any occasion.
100%. Every planet in our catalog is a real celestial body discovered by NASA, ESA, or other space agencies. We don't make anything up. The data on your certificate comes from confirmed scientific discoveries.
No problem. You've got 30 days to change your mind. Just email us at ethan@buymyplanet.com and we'll sort it out.
Yes! We sell both planets and stars. Stars are beautiful and classic. Planets are full worlds with their own characteristics, categories, and stories. Both come with a personalized certificate and real astronomical data. Pick what fits best, or get both.
Yep! Each certificate gets its own unique registration number. It's like naming a star. The ownership is personal to you, and your certificate is one of a kind.
Right now we do instant digital PDF certificates. You can print them at home or at any print shop. We're working on framed physical versions that'll ship to your door. Stay tuned.
Totally. Symbolic planet ownership is a novelty gift, kind of like star naming services. The 1967 Outer Space Treaty says no country can claim a planet, but personalized certificates are perfectly fine. It's a beloved gift worldwide.