Using the Google Sky link you'll be referred to a Google Sky page, this will automatically direct your browser to locate your star and set it in the middle of your screen for viewing. Using Google Sky you can browse the galaxy and the constellations within.
Is naming a star legitimate?
It isn't real. “Some commercial enterprises purport to offer such services for a fee,” according to the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in Cambridge, Mass., the only authentic body that can name celestial objects. Commercial so-called star-naming registries have no formal or official validity, says the IAU.Dec 2, 2014
Is there an official star Registry?
There's only one internationally recognized organization that can name stars. It's called the International Astronomical Union. ... The International Star Registry clears up any star-ownership misconceptions you may have with this: We do not own the star, so we cannot sell it to you.Dec 18, 2009
Why can't I find my star?
If you don't have a unique star code or still aren't able to locate your star package please do ensure that you are on the correct online register, as star's registered to alternative registries won't be visible through the Find My Star Mobile App or the online register.
Is buying a star a con?
Yes, it is a scam. When you talk about "buying stars" or "naming stars" for yourself or a friend, you are most likely referring to the claims of one of the commercial companies who promise to do this for you for money (something of the order of $US 50). You can do this, but it is not official.
Is the World star Registry legit?
The International Star Registry is not in the business of officially assigning star names; it is in the business of finding people willing to part with their money for a piece of paper that in a scientific sense means precisely nothing. ... Is ISR's star-naming business therefore a scam? No, not legally.Dec 26, 2001