{"id":498303,"date":"2025-03-31T00:47:24","date_gmt":"2025-03-30T22:47:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/osr.org\/?p=498303"},"modified":"2025-03-31T00:47:24","modified_gmt":"2025-03-30T22:47:24","slug":"can-you-really-buy-a-star-in-the-sky","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/osr.org\/en-uk\/blog\/osrguide\/can-you-really-buy-a-star-in-the-sky\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Really Buy a Star in the Sky?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Looking up at the vast night sky, it\u2019s easy to dream about owning a star. The idea of owning a star is certainly a romantic and intriguing one, but is it actually possible? The truth is no, no one can officially buy a star in the sky. But thanks to the Online Star Register, you can still dedicate one to someone special! Let\u2019s explore how this works and why it makes such a thoughtful gift.<\/span><\/p>\n

Can You Own a Star?<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Scientifically speaking, stars<\/a> are celestial bodies that exist millions or even billions of light-years away. They only belong to the universe<\/a> itself and are catalogued by astronomers for study. The International Astronomical Union (IAU) is the only organisation that assigns official designations to stars, primarily using numerical coordinates.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, while you can\u2019t legally own a star, you can symbolically name one. That’s where OSR comes in! With one of our special gift packs, you can create a heartfelt and lasting tribute by dedicating a star with a personalised name and message.<\/span><\/p>\n

Getting Started With OSR<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Naming a star as a gift is a simple and rewarding process with OSR. Here\u2019s how it works:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Choose Your Star Gift<\/b>: OSR offers several star-naming packages, from digital-only options to beautifully presented gift packs. Options include:<\/span>\n