Fax the relevant order form to +61 2 9921 3489
or post to:
Sydney Observatory,
Watson Rd, Millers Point,
NSW, 2000
Order form (Individual)
Order form (Corporate)
Before you order your Name A Star package, you need to decide:
- The date you want to be able to view the star, or the constellation that best suits the recipient (see the constellation list below)
- The name you wish to associate with the star (max 30 characters)
- The mail address where the Name A Star package is to be sent
- The name of the recipient and their postal address
- Any special message you would like on the side of the certificate
From the date we receive payment, please allow seven to ten working days to prepare your Name A Star package.
List of constellations available in the Sydney Southern Star Catalogue from which to select a star, and the best days to view them at 10pm:
Ara – The Altar — 30 June – 24 July
Carina – The Keel — 4 February – 11 April
Centaurus – The Centaur — 7 April – 1 June
Circinus – The Compasses — 1 June – 13 June
Crux – The Southern Cross — 20 April – 5 May
Dorado – The Goldfish — 2 January – 3 February
Eridanus – The River — 25 November – 12 December
Grus – The Crane (bird) — 22 September – 11 October
Horologium – The Pendulum Clock — 8 December – 2 January
Hydrus – The Little (Lesser) Water Snake — 25 November – 8 December
Indus – The Indian — 28 August – 22 September
Lupus – The Wolf — 26 May – 13 June
Norma – The Set Square — 9 June – 30 June
Pavo – The Peacock — 16 July – 12 September
Phoenix – The Phoenix — 11 October – 29 November
Pictor – The Painter's Easel — 12 January – 16 February
Reticulum – The Net — 23 December – 16 January
Telescopium – The Telescope — 24 July – 28 August
Triangulum Australie – The Southern Triangle — 11 June – 3 July
Tucana – The Toucan — 22 September – 25 November
Vela – The Sails — 8 March – 7 April
The fax/post order form link is at the top of this page. If you need further information, please call Sydney Observatory on 9921 3485 and one of our friendly staff will assist you.
