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Name A Star for Graduation
It's graduation time – a time to celebrate that high school or college graduate's accomplishment and to look forward to the next step in life.
But how to celebrate and mark such a happy occasion?
If a graduate is from a wealthy family, she or he might receive a car, expensive jewelry, or even a European trip. But for most of us such graduation gifts are out of the question – especially in this economy! Instead, our graduates usually receive more modest gifts – perhaps a card, a watch, dinner at a nice restaurant, or a pat-on-the back accompanied by an "atta' boy!"
But if you're looking for a unique gift that says, "You're special," consider naming a star. We encourage our youth to "reach for the stars." Naming a star for a graduate is a wonderful way to encourage that young person to live life to the fullest, to follow one's dreams, and to accomplish great things in life.
Of course, 'naming a star' is a symbolic gesture: astronomers refer to stars using astronomical catalogs or stellar coordinates, not the star names from star-naming companies. But bear in mind that, for thousands of years, people living in different cultures, and speaking different languages, have given different names to the stars in the night sky. The North Star, for example, has been known by many names. Examples include: "Polaris" (its modern, scientific name), "Navigatoria" (a Latin name), "Yilduz" (a Turkish name), "Cynosura" (a Greek name), "Al Kiblah" (an Arabic name), "Taehti" (a Finnish name), and "Giwedin'anung" (an Ojibwe, Native American name).
There are several different star-naming companies to choose from. "Name a Star" and the "International Star Registry" have been around since the late 1970s. The "Global Star Registry" is another major competitor ... as is Name A Star Live, which is the only star-naming company that launches your star name into space and provides you the opportunity to view your star, live, through an online telescope.
Shop around and compare these companies' prices and services. Look for the best value for your money. After all, your graduate deserves the best!
About the Author
Richard Pickering is an astronomer for Name A Star Live, which lets you express your feelings in a meaningful way by 'naming a star' for a loved one. While no star-naming service can change the scientific designations of stars, only Name A Star Live makes it real by providing you: Virtual Planetarium™ astronomy software; an opportunity to view your star live using an online telescope; and the launch of you star name into space!