What is a personalized star chart?

A personalized star chart is a custom map of the night sky that shows the exact arrangement of stars and constellations from a specific time and place. It's astronomically accurate and perfect for commemorating special moments like anniversaries, birthdays, or weddings.

How accurate are your star charts?

Our star charts are astronomically accurate and created by a PhD student in astronomy. We use real celestial data to plot the exact position of stars, constellations, and planets visible from your chosen location and time.

What formats do you offer?

We offer three formats: Digital downloads ($19.99) for instant access, unframed posters ($29.99) on premium paper, and framed posters ($64.99) ready to hang. All include high-resolution files suitable for printing.

How long does delivery take?

Digital downloads are available instantly after purchase. Physical prints are produced and shipped within 3-5 business days with free shipping included.

One night · One place · Never repeated

Custom Star Map Giftthe sky above you, exactly then

Give the night as it actually was. We compute the real position of every visible star from the moment and place you name, then print it archival.

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Deep Nebula star chart in a black frame, hanging on a lamplit wall

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02 / The collection

Four ways to hold one night

The same computed chart, made for a screen, a wall, or a mantel.

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03 / Method

Three steps, about two minutes

01
Name the moment
A date, a time, a place. We resolve it to coordinates and compute the sky.
London
51.5074°N 0.1278°W
2 June 2023 · 21:40
02
Make it yours
Choose a palette, a background, a shape, and the words along the bottom.
THE NIGHT WE MET
03
We make it real
Digital lands in your inbox at once. Prints ship free, worldwide, in 4–7 days.
Digital · instant
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Start with your date

04 / The instrument

Anyone can draw stars. We compute them.

Most star maps place constellations for looks. Three things make the difference between decoration and a record.

I
The data
HIPPARCOS · ESA · 118,218 STARS
Our maps use the Hipparcos Catalog—a dataset of 118,218 stars compiled by the European Space Agency. This is the same data used by professional observatories worldwide.
II
The physics
PRECESSION · 25,772-YEAR CYCLE
Earth's axis wobbles over a 26,000-year cycle, shifting star positions. Our algorithms account for this 'Precession of the Equinoxes,' ensuring accuracy for any date.
III
The projection
STEREOGRAPHIC · ZENITH-CENTRED
We use true Stereographic Projection to transfer the 3D celestial sphere onto a 2D print. This mathematical method preserves the natural shapes of constellations.

05 / Occasions

Every sky belongs to a night

Pick the moment. We handle the astronomy.

06 / Reference

What is a star chart?

A star chart—also known as a star poster or poster with stars—is a personalized map of the night sky that captures the exact arrangement of stars and constellations from a specific time and place. It’s a beautiful way to commemorate life’s significant moments—whether it’s a birthday, anniversary, first date, or the night sky when you were born.

Each star poster is astronomically accurate, using real celestial data to plot the position of stars, constellations, and planets visible from your chosen location and moment in time. Our night sky posters are created by PhD astronomers to ensure scientific precision. Want to learn more? Read our guide on how to read a star chart.

Our custom star maps are not just beautiful pieces of art—they’re windows to the past that allow you to hold a moment frozen in time, immortalizing the night sky exactly as it appeared during your most cherished memories. Whether you’re looking for a unique star chart gift, a thoughtful anniversary present, or a way to celebrate a new baby, a personalized star map is a timeless choice.

Make your own chart

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What Our Customers Are Saying

Real moments, real memories. See how our star charts bring joy to families everywhere.

Customer Audrey holding her personalized 'The Night We Met' star chart

5.0

"I was looking for a way to capture the night we first met in London, and this star chart is absolutely perfect. The frame quality is exceptional."

Audrey Knight

Verified Customer

Customer Reene's 'She Said Yes!' star chart on a bed

5.0

"The most magical proposal gift ever! Seeing the stars from that night in Paris preserved like this is something I'll treasure forever."

Reene Simmons

Verified Customer

Mayank Sharma's black on black design star chart

5.0

"I was looking for something distinct and the black on black design is absolute class. It looks incredibly premium in my office and the detail is razor-sharp. A truly sophisticated piece of art."

Mayank Sharma

Verified Customer

Father showing daughter their personalized star chart

4.9

"My husband loves showing our daughter exactly how the sky looked the day she was born. It's become a sweet nightly ritual for them!"

Sarah Mitchell

Verified Customer

Customer joyfully surprised by personalized star chart gift

5.0

"Seeing the night we met preserved like this is beautiful. It's easily the most thoughtful gift I've ever received in my life."

Jessica Taylor

Verified Customer

Child excited about astronaut-themed star chart in room

4.5

"The final piece for his space-themed room! He points at the little rocket and stars every morning with a huge smile."

Michelle Knight

Verified Customer

Custom star chart hanging on living room wall

5.0

"The quality is better than I ever expected. It fits perfectly above our sofa and is always a conversation starter with guests!"

Amanda Lawson

Verified Customer

Happy customer holding their framed star chart

5.0

"Gave this as a first wedding anniversary gift and they absolutely loved it. The wooden frame is solid and looks premium."

Robert Swidinsky

Verified Customer

5.0

"I was looking for a way to capture the night we first met in London, and this star chart is absolutely perfect. The frame quality is exceptional."

Audrey Knight

Verified Customer

5.0

"The most magical proposal gift ever! Seeing the stars from that night in Paris preserved like this is something I'll treasure forever."

Reene Simmons

Verified Customer

5.0

"I was looking for something distinct and the black on black design is absolute class. It looks incredibly premium in my office and the detail is razor-sharp. A truly sophisticated piece of art."

Mayank Sharma

Verified Customer

4.9

"My husband loves showing our daughter exactly how the sky looked the day she was born. It's become a sweet nightly ritual for them!"

Sarah Mitchell

Verified Customer

5.0

"Seeing the night we met preserved like this is beautiful. It's easily the most thoughtful gift I've ever received in my life."

Jessica Taylor

Verified Customer

4.5

"The final piece for his space-themed room! He points at the little rocket and stars every morning with a huge smile."

Michelle Knight

Verified Customer

5.0

"The quality is better than I ever expected. It fits perfectly above our sofa and is always a conversation starter with guests!"

Amanda Lawson

Verified Customer

5.0

"Gave this as a first wedding anniversary gift and they absolutely loved it. The wooden frame is solid and looks premium."

Robert Swidinsky

Verified Customer

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Create Your Memory

Mayukh, founder of Gift The Stars — MAYUKH BAGCHI · FOUNDER · PhD CANDIDATE, ASTRONOMY

08 / The maker

Built by someone who checks the maths

I started Gift The Stars because the star maps I could buy were decorative, not accurate. The constellations were placed for looks. That felt like a waste of a genuinely beautiful idea.
Every chart here is computed from the Hipparcos catalogue and projected the way an astronomer would project it. If you stood where you say you stood, at the minute you name, this is what was above you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about our personalized star charts

A star chart (also known as a star map or night sky map) is a personalized celestial map showing the exact positions of stars, constellations, and planets as they appeared at a specific date, time, and location. It's a beautiful way to commemorate special moments like birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, or any memorable event by capturing how the night sky looked at that exact moment.

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Which night was it?

Enter a date, a time and a place. The chart draws itself while you watch — free, before you decide anything.

Begin your chart

Custom Star Map Giftthe sky above you, exactly then

Four ways to hold one night

Digital Star Chart

Unframed Poster

Framed Poster

Wall Clock

Three steps, about two minutes

Name the moment

Make it yours

We make it real

Anyone can draw stars. We compute them.

The data

The physics

The projection

Every sky belongs to a night

What is a star chart?

What Our Customers Are Saying

Built by someone who checks the maths

Frequently Asked Questions

Which night was it?