Constellations Help & Information

Every star in the sky falls into one of 88 different areas known as constellations, many of them depicting characters or creatures from Greek mythology. Other constellations depict scientific or technical instruments or exotic animals. When you order your Name a Star gift set, you may choose a specific constellation for your star to appear in, or if you prefer, you can leave it to us to decide. 
Below we have selected a number of the most popular constellations to help you make your choice.

Romance / Valentines / Weddings

Andromeda (Princess)
Coma Berenices (Berenice's Hair)
Corona Borealis (The Northern Crown)
Hercules (The Hero)
Perseus (The Hero)

Friendship

Canis Major (The Great Dog)
Columba (The Dove)
Draco (The Dragon)
Pegasus (Winged Horse)
Ursa Major (The Great Bear)

Animal Lovers

Aquila (The Eagle)
Camelopardalis (The Giraffe)
Canes Venatici (The Hunting Dogs)
Dorado (The Goldfish or Swordfish)
Lepus (The Hare)

Family / Mother's & Father's Day

Auriga (The Charioteer)
Bootes (The Herdsman)
Cassiopeia (The Queen)
Centaurus (The Centaur)
Cepheus (The King)
Orion (The Hunter)

Astronomical
& Scientific

Microscopium (The Microscope)
Octans (The Octant)
Pyxis (The Compass)
Ophiuchus (The Serpent Holder)
 

New Borns
& Christenings

Cygnus (The Swan)
Equuleus (The Little Horse or Foal)
Grus (The Crane or Stork)
Ursa Minor (The Little Bear)
 

Remembrance

Phoenix (The Phoenix)
Piscis Austrinus (The Southern Fish)

Artistic / Musical

Lyra (The Lyre)
Pictor (The Painter's Easel)