Occasionally we’ll get people coming into the planetarium with expensive pieces of paper, wondering if we can show them the star that was purchased in their honor. For over thirty years this romantic scheme has been going on. No, the star that your loved-one bought for you is not officially recognized. So, here’s the skinny on why those name-a-star registry companies should be looked at as entertainment only.
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium 