Name a star what actually makes it their star to name?

Cheat

Saw a lot of sites online and also on ebay about paying to name a star for a loved one
http://www.gonedigging.ie/unusual-gifts/unusual-gift-ideas/name-a-star-gift-pack/?source=eireadwords&kwi=name%20a%20star%20in%20the%20sky

http://www.starwishing.com/main.html

I was just wondering what actually makes it their star to name?
Whats the diffrence between them and me starting up a similar website and doing the same thing?

Nody

In short, nothing. All the name a star companies are pure BS where your name is only in their DB but no where else.

mid

afaik theres nothing to stop multiple websites naming the same stars

some info about it here:
http://www.iau.org/public/buying_star_names/

91011

its a fun gift and priced at about €22 - €30. - don't be bothered with anything over €30,

same with acre of moon etc.

you get map, certificate & info and a few brownie points if the person appreciates it.

Bob Z

91011 wrote: »

same with acre of moon etc.

you get map, certificate & info and a few brownie points if the person appreciates it.

Ya mean ya dont get farming rights?!!:eek:

nava

Bob Z wrote: »

Ya mean ya dont get farming rights?!!:eek:

For the rights of farming you need to get a piece of the moon or mars.