Frequently Asked Questions
What do I get when I name a planet?
A pixel-art naming certificate (PDF) sent to your email, showing your planet, its catalog number, class, coordinates, the name you chose and the naming date. The name also appears on the star map and on the planet's page, which you can share.
Is this an official astronomical name?
No. The planets on our star map are pixel-art worlds created for StellarStamps, and naming one is a symbolic gift. Names are recorded in the StellarStamps registry and are not recognized by the International Astronomical Union (IAU).
How soon will I receive my certificate?
Usually within a few minutes of payment. If your name needs a quick manual review, the certificate is sent as soon as it has been approved.
Which names are allowed?
Up to 30 characters using letters from any language, numbers, spaces and the symbols ' - . and ·. Links, contact details, offensive words and names that look official or belong to real celestial bodies (such as Mars or NASA) are not accepted. Each name can be used only once.
Can someone else name the same planet?
No. Every planet can be named only once. After it is named, it is marked as named on the star map and can no longer be purchased.
What are the dedication and the message?
The dedication (for example, who the planet is for) appears on the certificate and on the planet's public page. The message is printed only on your certificate and is never shown publicly.
Which languages does the certificate support?
The certificate text is available in English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese and Korean, and follows the language you shop in. Names and dedications can be written in many scripts.
Why do some planets cost more?
Ringed giants and lava worlds are rare classes, so they are priced higher than rocky, gas, ice and ocean worlds.
Can I change the name after ordering?
Please contact us as soon as possible. We can usually update a name that is still waiting for review; once a certificate has been issued, the name is final.
What if I need a refund?
Please see our refund policy or contact us.