How to Buy a Star in the Sky

So you decided that you want to buy a star in the sky. Maybe it's for yourself, someone you love, or even your son or daughter. Whomever the recipient, a star makes a wonderful gift. Read on to learn how to buy a star in the sky.

Things You'll Need

• Internet
• Computer
• Money

Instructions

1. The first thing you should really is that you are not actually purchasing a star. You are paying a piece of a paper that says that you did but the only record of the name you choose will be with that company. Regardless, buying a star is still a wonderful gift. It's almost a memorial.

2. Visit http://www.nameastar.com/ It's the first company that sold stars. Packages start as low as $49.95 plus shipping for the standard package which includes "the exact Celestial Address of the star in the heavens, the name of the Constellation in which your star is found, the Name you give to your star, the Personal Message or Tribute you write, the Date you choose to commemorate, your From Lines and/or Signature, which we can either print or leave blank for you to hand sign."

3. http://www.starregistry.com/catalog/dspProduct.cfm?prod=ssdoll This website allows you to purchase two gifts for your child for just 15. Buy a stuffed animal (there are many choices) and your child will also be able to name a star. It makes for one adorable and cuddly pet as well as a star to light up their imagination and develop a love of astronomy.

4. http://www.thestarnetwork.com/index.html This website allows you to purchase star, like this others. However, the benefit of purchasing from this website is that a portion of the proceeds goes to charity. "The Star Foundation Network is the only star naming company that donates up to 25% of its total proceeds to benefit charity." Again, two gifts for one.

Tips & Warnings

• A star makes an excellent gift for weddings, to celebrate a pregnancy, birth, or anniversary.