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Top 5 stargazing events to look out for in 2021

Top 5 stargazing events to look out for in 2021

15th February 2021

Another year brings another full calendar of spectacular stargazing events, with many visible to the naked eye right from your back garden! Here’s just a few things to look forward to seeing light up the skies in 2021: Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn and the Moon – all at once! (March 9th) One of the...

Five stargazing benefits ideal for self-care

Five stargazing benefits ideal for self-care

15th February 2021

Self-care is important for keeping your mental-health and well-being in good shape. Stargazing is a great form of self-care, and has a huge number of benefits. Here are five reasons why: Stress relief “The night sky is therapy” - Astronomy educator Gary Boyle. A study conducted by Cove...

Which Name A Star gift package should I buy?

Which Name A Star gift package should I buy?

10th February 2021

With such a great range of products on offer, it’s only natural that you might be a little unsure as to which one would be best for you. Here’s a brief explanation of each package we offer with the details of what is included to give you a hand choosing the perfect one. Standard Star Curr...

Best places to stargaze in the South West of England?

Best places to stargaze in the South West of England?

31st January 2021

Following our previous guides on where to stargaze in Ireland, Scotland and Wales , we thought it’s time to take a visit to the South West of England. The region boasts golden beaches, rugged landscapes and spectacular coastlines to visit by day, and jaw-dropping skylines by night. Here are...

The future of stargazing: What will we miss?

The future of stargazing: What will we miss?

31st January 2021

It’s often quite hard to believe that human life, as we know it, will be only a tiny period of time in the grand scheme of things. So much so, that no-one will be around to witness some of the most extraordinary future events to take place in the sky above. Here’s just a few that’ll happen long af...

Where to stargaze in Ireland!

Where to stargaze in Ireland!

30th January 2021

“For my part I know nothing with any certainty, but the sight of the stars makes me dream.” - Vincent Van Gogh In part 3 of our series on where to head for your next stargazing adventure, and we’re off over the water to the green island of Ireland. So where to? Lough Gur, Limerick - Nestle...

Superstar punchlines…

Superstar punchlines…

29th January 2021

Sometimes, we all need a little cheering and what could be better than some astronomy jokes?* *We take no responsibility for how bad these jokes are :) What did Mars say to Saturn? Give me a ring sometime! How do you organise a space party? You planet! What does a star win in a competi...

Let’s talk constellations!

Let’s talk constellations!

29th January 2021

You may have heard us mentioning constellations every so often, but what exactly is it and what do you need to look out for? A constellation is a recognised pattern of stars in the sky and the word is from the Latin constellacio, which means ‘a set of stars’. Fun fact for you, stars within on...

Why should I name a star?

Why should I name a star?

27th January 2021

Naming a star can be an incredible gesture in many ways, it creates a lasting mark in the night sky which you can see whenever you need to. So what are the reasons people choose to name a star? Here’s just a few: Birthdays 🎁 - What better way to say ‘I’m so glad you were born’ then naming a sta...

The HIDDEN MEANING behind Lost in Space

The HIDDEN MEANING behind Lost in Space

20th April 2018

Looking up at the night sky, can be overwhelming. For those of us here at Star Name Registry, where naming a star one star at a time is our bread and butter, we’re fully aware of how easily it could be to get Lost in Space. We’ve written before about topics of isolation and the implications of d...

10 awful jokes about space guaranteed to make you cringe!

10 awful jokes about space guaranteed to make you cringe!

23rd March 2018

Who doesn’t like a good laugh? While we take the business of star naming very seriously here at Star Name Registry, when it comes to naming a star it can be taken as a bit of laugh. There are a lot of different and wacky star names people have added to our star register over the years! So in the m...

Stephen Hawking – A mini biography

Stephen Hawking – A mini biography

16th March 2018

A few days ago, the world lost one of its most treasured scientists, Stephen Hawking. In honour of his achievements and in memory of his life, we at Star Name Registry have decided to do mini biography of the man. Early Life Hawking was born on the 8th of January 1942 during the height of Wo...

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