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How to Name a Star After Someone (Online)

Naming a star after someone makes for an amazing gift that they will never forget. The new star name will be recorded in the national star registry where it will hold that name forever. The process of naming a star after someone is actually quite easy and relatively affordable. Refer to the steps below to get started.

Instructions

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  Star Naming websites
  
  Log on to a website that offers star naming services. For your convenience I have included a few such sites in my resources section. Such websites give you the opportunity to name a star after yourself or someone else. Many such sites also offer extras such as a framed certificate for your star.
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  Free Star Naming
  
  Log on to a website such as freenameastar.com to name a star for free. If you would prefer to use a different free star naming website, simply log on to your web browser and enter free star naming websites in your search bar.
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  Upon logging on to a free star naming website, simply enter your name, e-mail address, star dedication, and the name you would like the star to be. Upon clicking on your e-mail verification link, you will receive a Google images photo of your star as well as a certificate and coordinates of the star.
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  Save Records
  
  After you have completed the process of naming a star after you or someone else, be sure to save your records and the location of the star you received. If you named a star that is within viewing distance, consider purchasing a telescope and checking it out in the night sky

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