View My Star

Name A Star Live offers a few ways for the gift recipient to view their star in the night sky. Please note that some features (if included) require you to log in or create and account if you have not done so already.

• Find out when your star is visible in the night sky using our Constellation Calendar
• For instructions on how to view your star using SLOOH, click here. To retrieve the Slooh code required to schedule the live viewing of your star, you will need to log into your account or create one if you have not done so already. The code is available only to select gift sets.
• Register and receive your free digital Launch Certificate via email, which is made available only after the launch occurs.
• Retrieve digital documents, if included in your order, by logging into your account.

Find Your Star Using our Constellation Calendar

While you will need a telescope in order to see your star, the constellation (area of the night sky) in which your star is located can be seen with the naked eye. Scorpius, Virgo and Cancer are examples of constellations.

However, different constellations are visible at different times of the year. Furthermore, some constellations are visible from some parts of the world, but not from others.

You can use the map below to determine which of our constellations are visible from your home and when they're visible. Just click on your approximate location. (You don't have to click on the precise/exact location of your community.) Then you'll be taken to a list of the Name A Star Live constellations you can see, and what time of the year you can see them. The constellations will be visible at the same time of year, year after year. We assume you will want to observe your constellation during the mid-evening hours, sometime between sunset and midnight. We also assume you have a clear view of the horizon: If you live in a hilly or mountainous region, for example, you may need to climb to a higher elevation to see your constellation.

Also, consider adding a Planisphere Constellation Finder to your order.

Click on this map to tell what constellations you can see and when you can see them.

Instructions for using SLOOH to view your star

These instructions will guide you through the process of viewing your star live on the Internet through SLOOH.

With few exceptions, any given star will be visible at only certain times of the year. To determine when your star will be visible, you need to use your star's constellation (area of the night sky) as a guide: Your star certificate displays the name of the constellation in which your star is located.

Use the table below to determine the time of year when you should use SLOOH to view your star: