For the Impossible One

They own everything. They don't own a star.

A real, catalogued star named for them — not another candle, not another voucher. One payment, theirs forever. Arrives in seconds — perfect even if you've left it until the day.

★★★★★ 4.9 · 3,000+ families have named a star with us

Name a star $59 AUD

Instant · No shipping · Worldwide

A framed Still Shining star map on a candlelit desk, beside a phone showing the gift reveal

Included with their star

Personalised certificateHigh-resolution digital file
Personal star pageShare with family
Interactive star finderNo app download
Permanent coordinatesReal astronomy data

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Still Shining

The one thing they haven't got

Every family has one: the parent, the partner or the boss who buys whatever they want the moment they want it. The usual answer is a voucher, a candle or a bottle of something — and all three quietly say the same thing, which is that you gave up. A named star doesn't compete on stuff at all. It isn't another object for the shelf; it's a real star, recorded permanently under their name, with coordinates they can walk outside and find.

If you're after unique gift ideas, or genuinely unusual gifts in Australia, this is about as far from a voucher as it gets: one payment, no subscription, and it stays theirs for life. Delivery is instant, so it doubles as a last-minute gift. See how it works in four steps.

How it works

Three simple steps.

Name a star

Tell us who it's for. Add a dedication, a place, a date — whatever feels right.

Choose the star

Browse the night sky and tap to claim a real, catalogued star with its own coordinates.

Receive instantly

Your certificate and gift link arrive in seconds. Share it now, or save it for later.

Step 1 of 3

Name a star

Who's it for? Add their name and a few words from you.

Find a star

Watch the flow

What you receive

Three ways to keep them close.

The Certificate

Their name, the coordinates of their star, and your dedication. Print it. Frame it. Keep it.

✦ Still Shining ✦

"You had everything. Now you have somewhere to look."

See Your Star →

The Reveal Page

A private link you can share — for the family, on the anniversary, or to keep for yourself.

The Star Finder

Real coordinates, so you can find their star from anywhere on Earth, whenever it's above the horizon.

From families

Kind words from those who've named one.

★★★★★

"My father-in-law owns two of everything. He did not own a star. First genuine reaction I've got out of him in years."

Ben, Sydney

For the impossible one

★★★★★

"Our boss is impossible — every year it's another bottle of something. The whole office signed the dedication instead."

Priyanka, Melbourne

Office gift

Honest answers

A few things people ask.

Is the star really registered? +

Yes. We assign one of 50,000+ catalogued stars with verifiable RA/Dec coordinates. The naming is a private registration through Still Shining — not an IAU change (no commercial body can do that). What you receive is real, and yours.

How is this different from "buying land on the moon"? +

Honestly? Both are symbolic. The difference: you can see your star. We send you the exact coordinates so you can look up tonight, from your backyard, and know which one it is. That's what makes it feel real.

Can I find the star with my phone? +

Yes. Included with every star is access to our star finder — a web app, no download needed. On any clear night, open it on your phone, point it at the sky, and it guides you straight to your star. Wherever you are in the world, whenever you need to find them.

Is there a subscription, or do I pay once? +

One payment. $59 AUD. The star stays named, forever. No annual fees, no renewals. If we ever shut down, your certificate and coordinates are still yours.