Thank you for visiting the Online Star Register Blog. Here we share the latest news with you about the OSR gifts, our apps and about what we love most: the universe and the stars!
- 10 December 2015
If you love meteor showers (and who doesn’t?) the annual Geminids show is gearing up to begin in a few short days, so grab those lawn chairs or winter jackets, depending on where you hail from, and get ready for a spectacular show!
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It’s time once again to get those decorations out and give your home that once-a-year holiday makeover. I think this is my favorite part of the entire season. I love taking my ordinary room and wrapping it in festive attire. Lights, baubles and holiday ornaments all add a beautiful glow and eye-catching glory to my home. Let’s take a look at some simple and fabulous Christmas decorating ideas that can turn an ordinary object or area into a twinkling seasonal masterpiece – some of these are my favorites.
Read the full article- 9 December 2015
Even though Linus (Peanuts) told us what the true meaning of Christmas is all about, there are other origins that have their own ideas. Christmas is explained by various religions, some believing in the Sun as the originator and others, by the Son of God. Read on and find out within 2 minutes why Christmas has developed into the most important holiday on earth.
Read the full article- 8 December 2015
You have spent all year avoiding them. You have dodged phone calls, faked being sick when they wanted to visit and turned the lights out and dove behind the sofa when there was that unwanted knock on the door. But the inevitable is just around the corner… Christmas. And with Christmas brings the “F” word… Family.
Read the full article- 7 December 2015
The first high-definition pictures of Pluto have now been slowly sent back from New Horizons since its closest approach to the dwarf planet in July of this year (2015). But these recent images show off the icy surface like no other and truly gives us “Earthlings” a spectacular glimpse of what Pluto is all about.
Read the full article- 7 December 2015
Christmas comes and goes each year, but other than the constant hustle and bustle, do we really know anything else about the most festive and celebrated of all the seasons? Like over 3 billion Christmas cards are sent all over the world? Or that all the gifts added up in the 12 Days of Christmas song would equal out to 364 gifts?
Read the full article- 6 December 2015
My family loves homemade treats, especially Christmas sugar cookies. This works out well for me, as other than rice krispie squares, these are one of the simpler things for me to pull off – aside from going to my favorite recipe – anything pre-made out of a bag.
Read the full article- 5 December 2015
Christmas is a time of cheer and goodwill towards all. However, the prices of passing on your sentiments in the form of a Christmas card is getting more and more expensive. Not to mention the endless lineups and busy traffic conditions to get to the store and back. But don’t despair, we have an inexpensive alternative that is sure to keep your budget on its diet and your friends and family still finding good cheer. Plus, you can do this from the comfort of your own home – you can even wear your pajamas, if you want.
Read the full article- 4 December 2015
Discover the universe from the comfort of your own home with the One Million Stars App. It’s a revolutionary way to travel the stars from your web browser. The One Million Stars App allows you to view one million stars, including stars named by astronomers, as well as personalized stars named in the Online Star Register (OSR). Fly through the universe and experience the stars and the galaxy in 3D!
Read the full article- 3 December 2015
The Online Star Register offers a FREE mobile app for iOS and Android to locate stars and constellations in the night sky. Naming and finding a star registered with the Online Star Register (OSR) is even easier with the Star Finder App. Pinpoint a specially named star’s location in the sky with a unique star code, or browse constellations based on your location.
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