Do you know someone who deserves a special gift or an occasion that should be honoured with a star? We invite you to adopt-a-star!
For $60, you will receive a presentation certificate dedicating the selected star to a nominated person or event, a star chart to show you where to find the star, some background information on the star’s constellation, and a pass to attend a show at the Stardome Observatory.
Give a gift that is limited in supply to someone special today.
Stars selected are visible from New Zealand, and an official star catalogue name and/or number is cross-referenced on the presentation certificate you receive. The star selected and recorded on your certificate is unique to you. We allocate one certificate only to each star.
Your Adopt-a-Star pack contains:

- - A presentation certificate (suitable for framing) dedicating the selected
star to a nominated person or event.
- - A star chart showing where to find the star in the night sky.
- - Background information on the star's constellation.
- - One Adult Pass (or two Child Passes) to a planetarium show
at Stardome Observatory.
Donation for each star adoption: $60.00
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- Name to appear on certificate.
- Name and address for mailing of completed certificate and charts.
- What day to be commemorated and location from where the star will be viewed (nearest town or city).
- Your credit card details (VISA/Master Card) (or alternatively, ring 624-1246 to arrange credit card payment).
If you prefer, you can post your details (with a cheque to "Stardome Observatory") to...
Adopt-A-Star
Stardome Observatory
P O Box 24-180
Royal Oak
Auckland
For special circumstances, eg. a memorial certificate, please phone or email for further details.
Please allow 5 working days for processing and delivery.
Your donation assists the work of Stardome Observatory - a registered charitable trust.
Please note: Stars adopted are unique to you. You do not get naming or ownership rights to the star. The adoption programme is a donation to Stardome Observatory and does not constitute any legal ownership or property entitlement.