For $40, you can name a star for your Valentine. But it won’t mean much
- Written by Laura Nicole Driessen, Postdoctoral Researcher in Radio Astronomy, University of Sydney
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, romance is in the air. And what could be more romantic than a picnic under the stars, pointing up to the night sky, and gazing at a star you’ve named for your Valentine?
A quick online search reveals multiple paid services for naming a star, usually accompanied by a certificate and a star map for...





