Was thinking of getting boyfriend one for christmas as something different to the usual stuff. Are they good and to be recommended? Sensible answers only please! Was looking at one for £60 and thought i'd ask if anyone had bought one too? Thanks.
2006-12-04 05:39:06 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
It's okay as a token gesture. But your "star name" is nothing official in the eyes of the world's astronomers...it was just a novel idea from a private company to print a book with all these alternative names.
Otherwise, its nothing that scientists would go by.
2006-12-04 05:41:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree that this seems like a good idea because it is a bit different to the usual present. Before you part with your money though, I would advise you visit the website below. Having read it, you may still decide that it's a good idea, but at least it will be an informed decision. Have a good Christmas.
2006-12-04 05:45:19 · answer #2 · answered by uknative 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dad got me one, the only thing is I couldnt find the star in the directory, because when you are given a star by some one they ask you what you would like on the certificate and an alpha-numeric code for you to find the star. Though I do think its a good idea when it works!
Happy magical christmas!
2006-12-06 00:40:49 · answer #3 · answered by Destinysfaith 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've thought about this beford now and it really does sound like a wonderful idea but when i think about it who really owns the stars to sell? Its just a gimmick (a good one and i wished i'd thought of it as i'd prob be bloody rich!) but really, who gets all the money? Someone is sitting very pretty out there collecting money for absolutley nothing! I wouldn't do it now i've thought about it.
2006-12-04 06:04:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I bought one when my granddaughter was born...she is only three and doesn't know what it is but I expect her to love that a star is named for her ...comes with angle to and distance out as well for sighting through a telescope...more expensive sets included a map showing location and items of that sort.. My daughter liked it as did my ex might as well get it now the price creeps higher constantly
2006-12-04 11:13:33 · answer #5 · answered by chiefof nothing 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't do it, It's worthless crap. No one owns the stars to sell- It's a great idea for stupid people (No offense to you but Come on ) to part with their money... Thousands have done already it's a joke and that Company are laughing so loud you could hear them on the star your about to 'Purchase' or the star they will 'Name' after you...
2006-12-04 05:46:15 · answer #6 · answered by mark leshark 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I bought mineral rights on Mars. When I got there they wouldn't honor my claim. I was able to unload my shares in exchange for 10% interest in the Brooklyn Bridge though, thank god.
2006-12-04 05:47:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
We got one for my father-in-laws 80th.
this was well presented & packaged & about £30
(obviously only a novelty item)
http://www.buyagift.co.uk/
click on 'other gifts' then 'out of this world' for details
(I was just a customer, no other connection)
2006-12-04 05:47:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know i really want one, i always wonderd though if its a legal certificet of ownership lol like in 200years when people can go to space and like my great great great great grandchild can fly to this planet and like live there hehe awsome.
2006-12-04 06:52:10 · answer #9 · answered by hack31340 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I bought one for my girlfriend (now wife). She had a hoot. I only paid £30 for mine though. Depends what paperwork and stuff you get with it I suppose.
xxB
2006-12-04 05:42:30 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋