What do you buy for the bloke (or woman) who has almost everything? Well, they may own a dazzling array of shiny things, but how many can actually say that they have a star named by or for them? For anyone of a certain age they may well remember the Coronation Street episode when Curly Watts presented his wife Raquel with her very own star - and how grateful she was. That is of course soap opera but the gift is real.
Product Description
This touching gift gives you the opportunity to name a real star and to find out all about stars and astronomy.
Just follow the simple instructions to receive your Star Deed certificate – register online or by post. An out of this world gift!
What's Inside:
- Welcome Letter
- Your Gift Explained
- Gift registration form
- Star Details leaflet
- A History of Stars leaflet
- Stars Facts & Figures leaflet
- Stars & Astronomy booklet
- Constellations souvenir poster
After registration
Your Star Deed certificate displaying your chosen star name will be dispatched to you within 28 days.
FAQs
How long do I have to register my gift?
You need to register your gift before the ‘register by’ date on your gift registration booklet. We recommend that you register your gift as soon as possible.
How long does it take for me to receive my Star Deed certificate?
This will be dispatched within 28 days receipt of your registration details. Occasionally, factors outside of Gift Republic’s control may affect delivery times.
Are there any restrictions on star names?
Names deemed to include foul or abusive language will not be registered.
Will other people be able to name my star?
There are millions of stars in the night sky and we guarantee that each star is named only once in the Star Registry. No one else can name your star!
Do I own my named star?
It is not possible to grant legal ownership to a star. You don’t own the star (neither does anyone else!) but you – and you alone – will have named it!
Can I see my star?
The magnitude (brightness) of your star is listed on your Star Details Sheet which forms part of this gift, along with your star’s co-ordinates. Due to the number of stars in the night sky, it is unlikely that your star will be visible, however with your star’s co-ordinates, it is possible to research your star and plot its location. You may need to visit your local library to help you. Alternatively, there are numerous astronomy websites on the internet that will help.
Important Information:
This gift does not grant legal ownership or title to a star. It is the enduring and personal sentiment behind this gift that is significant. Neither Gift Republic nor any other supplier can alter the name of well-known stars. The chosen star name will not necessarily be recognised by any scientific organisation or by astronomers and Gift Republic can accept no liability for this. Star names are published in the Gift Republic Star Registry which is stored in a secure location. A record of the Registry is periodically submitted to the British Library to ensure public accessibility and preservation. This is a novelty gift item and must be regarded as such.
