Constellations & our Suggestions
Every star in the sky falls into one of 88 different areas known as constellations, many of them depicting characters or creatures from Greek mythology. Other constellations depict scientific or technical instruments or exotic animals. When you order your Name a Star gift set, you may choose a specific constellation for your star to appear in, or if you prefer, you can leave it to us to decide.
Below we have selected a number of the most popular constellations to help you make your choice.
Romance/Valentines/Weddings/Anniversaries
Andromeda (Princess)
Coma Berenices (Berenice’s Hair)
Corona Borealis (The Northern Crown)
Hercules (The Hero)
Perseus (The Hero)
Friendship
Canis Major (The Great Dog)
Columba (The Dove)
Draco (The Dragon)
Pegasus (Winged Horse)
Ursa Major (The Great Bear)
Astronomical/Scientific
Microscopium (The Microscope)
Octans (The Octant)
Pyxis (The Compass)
Ophiuchus (The Serpent Holder)
Remembrance
Phoenix (The Phoenix)
Piscis Austrinus (The Southern Fish)
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New Borns/Christenings
Cygnus (The Swan)
Equuleus (The Little Horse or Foal)
Grus (The Crane or Stork)
Ursa Minor (The Little Bear)
For Animal Lovers
Aquila (The Eagle)
Camelopardalis (The Giraffe)
Canes Venatici (The Hunting Dogs)
Dorado (The Goldfish or Swordfish)
Lepus (The Hare)
Artistic/Musical
Lyra (The Lyre)
Pictor (The Painter’s Easel)
Family/Mother’s Day
and Father’s Day
Auriga (The Charioteer)
Bootes (The Herdsman)
Cassiopeia (The Queen)
Centaurus (The Centaur)
Cepheus (The King)
Orion (The Hunter) |
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Although we have given you examples of various constellations that we feel are suitable for specific occasions, this is only intended as a guide. Each constellation contains a wealth of different meanings for different people. If a particular one feels right for you or your recipient, then go with your intuition – it will invariably be the right choice!
Please note that not all constellations are visible from the Northern Hemisphere, this information is listed next to each constellation.
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