Frequently Asked Questions

You're purchasing a personalized digital star naming certificate from Luminary Registry. This includes:

• • A beautifully designed PDF certificate with your chosen star name
• • Official-looking star coordinates and constellation information
• • A unique certificate ID for verification in our registry
• • A QR code linking to your star's dedicated page
• • Instant digital delivery via email

This is a symbolic gift for entertainment and commemorative purposes.

Immediately! Your personalized certificate is generated automatically and delivered to your email within seconds of purchase.

You'll receive a download link and the PDF attachment right away, making it perfect for last-minute gifts.

No. Luminary Registry is a symbolic gift service. The International Astronomical Union (IAU) is the only organization authorized to officially name celestial objects for scientific purposes.

Our service provides a beautiful, personalized certificate for emotional and commemorative value—not scientific recognition. We're transparent about this because we believe in creating meaningful experiences, not making false claims.

Each certificate is assigned beautiful, real star coordinates from our curated database. While you can't select specific astronomical coordinates, every certificate features genuine-sounding data that adds to the experience.

The focus is on the emotional meaning behind the star name, not the specific celestial coordinates.

We accept all major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover) and debit cards through our secure Stripe payment gateway.

PayPal and Apple Pay are also available for faster checkout.

We offer a 30-day satisfaction guarantee. If you're not happy with your certificate for any reason, contact us within 30 days of purchase for a full refund.

Since our product is digital and delivered instantly, we ask that you give us a chance to make it right first. We'll work with you to adjust the certificate or create a new one if there was an error.

Absolutely! The certificate is delivered as a high-resolution PDF optimized for both digital viewing and printing.

We recommend printing on quality paper (cardstock works well) for the best results. Many customers frame their certificates as keepsakes.