Name a Star

Imagine having your own name added to the stars. In Stars in the NeighborHood™, you can add or replace names of any star you choose. In this example, the current "Focus" star has the name "Tau Ceti" (short form "Tau Cet"). Many stars have only catalog numbers. Tau Ceti is also known as "HD 10700," "HR 509," "Gliese 71," "SAO 147986." But say you wanted to name it "Nancy's Fav." To name a star, first click the "Add Notes" button.

The "Add Notes" dialog with the new star name added. Changing the Name If you want merely to replace the existing name, type in the desired name, then click the "OK" button. You're done. It's that easy.

The "Combine with traditional name" checkbox is checked when you want to include the old name with the new. Combining Names Besides giving the star a new name, you can combine the new with the old. This is as simple as point-and-click. Check the box at the bottom of the "Add Notes" dialog, click "OK" and you have a brand new label for the star.

And, if you ever want to return the name to the way it was, simply delete the new name you've added. You have complete control.