Custom star map with star names and constellations
Recognise the real stars that lit your meaningful moment
A custom star map becomes easier to understand when its brightest stars have names. Vega, Sirius, Arcturus, Betelgeuse and Altair are no longer anonymous dots: they become landmarks you can find on the poster, in the free 3D explorer and in the real sky. Starry Memory calculates the sky for your exact date, time and location, then lets you display selected star names and constellation lines without turning the design into a crowded chart. Preview every option for free, choose your style and download the final 300 DPI file for a one-off €3.99.
Why choose Starry Memory
- Real astronomical landmarks — Labels belong to bright stars present in the calculated sky, rather than decorative names placed randomly on a generic background.
- Readable constellations — Turn constellation lines on to see how labelled stars form Orion, Cygnus, Lyra, Ursa Major and the other patterns visible from your location.
- A gift that invites discovery — Star names give the recipient something to look for, explain and compare with the night sky instead of receiving wall art with no context.
- Fully editable preview — Try labels, constellation lines, colours and themes before paying. The purchase only unlocks the final high-resolution file without a watermark.
- 🔭 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.
Recognising a star changes the way someone looks at a poster. A bright point becomes Vega, one corner of the Summer Triangle, or Sirius, the brightest star in the night sky. Personal memory and genuine astronomy meet in one design. 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.
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.
Printing & sizing: everything you need to know
The PNG measures 4960 × 7016 pixels. This provides about 300 pixels per inch at A2 (42 × 59.4 cm). At 70 × 100 cm, the density is about 178–180 pixels per inch; the proportions differ slightly, so choose margins or cropping. For a large print, check the result and settings with your printer. Enlarging the file does not add detail. For this occasion, here are our size recommendations: A4 (8.3 × 11.7 in) for a desk or small shelf; A3 (11.7 × 16.5 in) for a standard bedroom wall; A2 for a main living room; A1 for an accent wall in a high-ceiling space. On paper: 170 gsm for everyday use, 250 gsm for gallery look, matte or semi-gloss depending on the room's lighting. Online print shops typically charge between $5 and $25 depending on size.
Who gifts a Starry Memory poster — and for what
Occasions fall into three main families. First, family celebrations: birth, baptism, wedding anniversary, parent's birthday — the goal is to capture a moment the whole family shares. Second, couples: the sky of the first date, of moving in together, of the engagement, of the honeymoon. The poster becomes a landmark in the relationship's timeline. Third, personal attentions — for a friend getting married, a colleague retiring, a child graduating. This page covers exactly this type of attention: a gift that goes beyond the object to become a signal of genuine care.
Frequently asked questions
Does the poster label every star?
No. Labelling 119,614 stars would make any poster unreadable. Starry Memory selects recognisable bright stars and prevents labels from colliding where possible.
Can I hide the star names?
Yes. The detailed preview lets you show or hide star names, constellation lines, the date and GPS coordinates, with every change visible immediately.
Are constellation names available in English?
Yes. The explorer and principal astronomical labels use the selected language. International proper names such as Sirius and Vega naturally remain the same.
What print size works best for labels?
The final image is 4,960 × 7,016 pixels at 300 DPI. A3, A2 and 50 × 70 cm prints provide excellent space for both the sky and its labels.
Can I verify the labelled sky?
Yes. Use the same date, time and coordinates in planetarium software such as Stellarium to compare the principal stars and constellations.
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.
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.