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stars_sparkling_lg_clrAnother celebrant just reminded me of this and so I thought it would be good to share it again with members.     

For a wedding gift that is a little out of the ordinary  - you can buy a star!


I did a wedding a few years ago and the bride gave the groom a star instead of a ring.
Far more romantic than throwing rocks into the sea!

The link is
http://www.starregistry.com.au


Dawn Dickson, Registered Marriage Celebrant

Casey Celebrant Melbourne Victoria

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http://www.dawndickson.com.au/


Note:

International Star Registry (ISR)'s astronomical listing is not scientific but symbolic. The stars are recorded alphabetically rather than by size and location. Registering stars by name is of both personal and historical significance.

Who gives ISR the right to name stars?

The International Astronomical Union (IAU) is the sole internationally recognised authority for assigning designations to celestial bodies and surface features on such bodies. By policy, the IAU and astronomers do not name stars, galaxies, craters on the Moon, or features on the planets for living individuals. So if someone wanted to name a star for a living friend or loved one, not even the IAU can accommodate this.

Objects are sometimes named by the IAU to honour certain deceased persons. These names are proposed by national IAU representatives and voted on every three years. In contrast, objects such as comets and asteroids are named after their discoverers, and official IAU numbers are also assigned.

The ISR service is totally independent of IAU.

Where does the money go?

International Star Registry is a commercial gift service providing individuals with the opportunity of naming a real star in honour of someone special to them. ISR has an ongoing commitment to assist good causes and charities, such as The Smith Family, to raise funds right here in Australia and around the world.