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How to Buy a Star & Name it

If you are looking for a unique gift idea for Mother's Day, graduating students or a valued teacher or colleague, you may want to consider "buying" a star and naming it after them. By doing a little research on the Internet, you can easily purchase and name a star for a loved one. It takes a little bit of time and a charge card.

Instructions

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  Understand what it is you are purchasing. When you "buy" a star, you will not actually own the star, nor will the name you assign to that star be used by astronomers or other members of the scientific community.
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  Access the website of ISR, the leading buy-a-star website (see link in Resources.)
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  Select which star gift set you would like to order. Most sets include a certificate with the star's name and information about its precise location.
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  Name the star and check out. Star gift certificates are also available, if you are unsure what your recipient would like to name the star.

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