Custom star map with the Moon and visible planets
The complete sky of your moment, calculated for one precise place and time
The Moon, Venus, Jupiter, Mars or Saturn can give a night its most memorable feature. On a Starry Memory map, those objects are not added as generic decoration: their positions are calculated for the selected date, time and coordinates. Choose a realistic planet style, astronomical symbols, subtle markers or a minimalist hidden mode. Before designing the poster, the free 3D explorer lets you move through the sky on your phone and understand where each object sits relative to the horizon. The explorer is optional, and the finished 4,960 × 7,016 pixel poster costs a one-off €3.99 to download.
Why choose Starry Memory
- The Moon phase of your moment — The Moon is rendered according to the calculated phase for your date, from a fine crescent to a full Moon.
- Planets in calculated positions — Visible planets are placed in the sky projection for your time and location rather than scattered into an attractive but inaccurate layout.
- Several visual treatments — Choose realistic planets, symbols, a halo, a marker, a subtle dot or hide them completely to match the style of your room.
- Optional immersive exploration — View the full sky with touch or the phone gyroscope, or skip the experience and continue directly to the poster editor.
- 🔭 Free 3D Sky Exploration — The immersive sky experience is offered free on the website, before or after ordering — explore the sky calculated for your date like in a planetarium. It stays optional.
People often remember that the Moon looked enormous on their wedding night or that a single bright object hung above the terrace. A complete map can reconnect that memory with the actual astronomy of the moment. A regular gift gets stored in a drawer. A Starry Memory gift hangs on a wall and tells its own story to every visitor, for thirty years. That's the difference between giving an object and giving a personal narrative anchored in astronomical precision.
🔭 Free 3D Sky Exploration included
Every Starry Memory order includes access to our 3D sky explorer — a unique interactive tool that lets you navigate the exact sky of your chosen date as if you were standing under the stars that night. Drag to change the angle, zoom into a specific constellation, identify every visible planet. We combine a printed poster with an immersive digital experience — not a static PDF, but a personalised planetarium for your moment.
Why this poster isn't like the others
A regular poster lives in a bedroom for a few months before ending up in a cupboard. A Starry Memory poster lives in the story. Every time a visitor asks 'what's that?', the owner tells the story behind the chosen sky — the date, the place, why that night matters. The poster becomes the trigger for a thousand conversations, over ten, twenty, thirty years. That's what sets it apart from a mere decorative object: it carries a personal narrative that never wears thin. Our service at €3.99 makes this possibility accessible to everyone — without compromising on astronomical precision or the quality of the file delivered.
The astronomical precision behind every chart
Every star position on your poster is computed from the HYG v3.0 catalogue, which combines the three reference astronomical databases: Hipparcos (European Space Agency mission, 1989-1993), Yale Bright Star Catalogue, and Gliese Catalogue. Planetary positions are calculated with Astronomy Engine (VSOP87 and NOVAS models), an open-source library tested against JPL Horizons that documents an angular accuracy of about one arcminute. You can compare the main landmarks with Stellarium, SkySafari or Cartes du Ciel for the same date, time and place.
How to present your Starry Memory poster
Three approaches that work. (1) The surprise print: order the digital file at €3.99, print it at home on heavy paper or get it printed at a photo shop (any local print store, Walgreens, CVS, Walmart Photo) — A4, A3 or A2 sizes depending on the target wall. Slip it into a simple frame, wrap it. (2) The intro screen: send the digital file first by email with a personal message, then announce the print to come. Ideal for far-away recipients. (3) The double gift: first give an A4 printed version for the desk, then an A2 framed version for the living room — shows attention to duration. For this occasion, approach (1) is the most effective: maximum surprise effect, minimum cost.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Moon phase calculated for the selected time?
Yes. The selected date and time are used for the Moon phase and its position. Enter the closest known time for a precise event.
Which planets can appear?
Depending on the date and place, the result may include Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter or Saturn. An object below the horizon should not be described as visible above you.
Can I remove the planets for a minimalist print?
Yes. The editor includes a hidden mode as well as several subtle styles, so astronomical accuracy does not force a visually busy design.
Why does the exact time matter?
Earth's rotation changes the apparent position of the sky throughout the night, while the Moon and planets move against the stars. A few hours can noticeably change their relationship to the horizon.
Can I preview everything before paying?
Yes. The 3D sky and poster preview are free. Payment is only requested for the final unwatermarked high-resolution download.
How does the 3D sky exploration work?
On the website, the immersive experience gives free access to an interactive web planetarium, before or after ordering. You can rotate the celestial sphere, zoom into any constellation, identify every visible star with its name and magnitude. No installation required — works on smartphone, tablet or computer.
Does the poster work for a future date?
Yes — we can compute the sky up to 2100. The computation remains accurate, as star positions change very slowly on a human timescale.
Create my Moon and planet star map
Your sky, your keepsake
Find these landmarks on your own star map
Use the same date, time and place when comparing stars and constellations. In the creator, you can choose which labels to display before approving your poster.
Create a star map to read and keep
Compare HD download, print and frame
Open the creation form directly. The animated experience is optional.
The preview is free. The HD download is a paid product. For prints and frames, availability, delivery charges and timing are checked for your format and destination before payment.