The exact sky from the night that changed everything. Calculated from ESA satellite data. Printed on museum-grade paper.
The exact sky from the night that changed everything. Calculated from ESA satellite data. Printed on museum-grade paper.
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"I had this delivered directly to my niece for her 30th birthday. She called me very emotional and said 'it's perfect, really good quality and I've had to put it away as every time I look at it I want to cry as it's so amazing and unique.' She said she'd taken a photo of it so she didn't cry over it and could show it to everyone. So thank you."
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A custom star map is a record of the sky above a specific place, at a specific time, on a specific date. Not an illustration. Not a decorative pattern that looks roughly like stars. The actual arrangement of stars, constellations, and planets that were visible from that exact point on Earth at that exact moment.
How We Create Your Star Map
Enter any date, time, and location into our design tool, and The Night Sky calculates which celestial bodies were above the horizon. The result is a scientifically precise snapshot of the heavens, rendered as a high-resolution print or laser-engraved onto precious metal jewelry. Every star map we create is unique because every sky is unique. The stars above a wedding in Tuscany on a June evening looked nothing like the stars above a hospital in London on a December morning. Both skies existed for one night only. A custom star map makes them permanent.
Whether you're marking a birth, a first date, a proposal, or a moment you simply want to hold onto, a personalised star map turns an invisible, intangible thing into something you can frame, hang on a wall, or wear around your neck.
The Night Sky's star maps are built on science, not aesthetics. Every map we produce is calculated using the European Space Agency's Hipparcos satellite catalogue, a dataset of over 118,000 stars mapped with precision instruments aboard the ESA's Hipparcos satellite. This is the same data used by professional astronomers and space agencies worldwide.
When you enter your date, time, and location, our algorithm identifies every star, constellation, and planet that was above the horizon from that exact position on Earth. It accounts for latitude, longitude, time of year, and time of night. The output is not a generic star pattern rotated to roughly match your location. It is the sky, calculated to scientific precision and rendered at high resolution.
This process is protected by three granted patents (US 11,669,879, EP 3881264, US 12,544,860) covering our star map rendering system and jewelry engraving technology. No other star map company holds these patents. No other company uses this combination of satellite data, astronomical calculation, and precision rendering across both print and jewelry formats.
The result is a custom star map you can trust. When you look at it, you're looking at what was actually there. Not a guess. Not an approximation. The real sky from your real moment.
CREATE YOUR STAR MAP
A custom star map from The Night Sky is more than a print or a piece of jewelry. It is a scientifically accurate record of a moment that mattered, calculated from ESA satellite data and rendered using patented technology. Museum-grade prints on Hahnemühle paper with 100+ year archival inks. Gold foil, glow-in-the-dark, and canvas options. Precious metal jewelry laser-engraved with your sky. Rated 4.6/5 Excellent on Trustpilot with over 9,500 verified reviews.
What is a custom star map?
A custom star map is a visual record of the night sky from a specific date, time, and location. Using astronomical data from the European Space Agency's Hipparcos satellite catalogue, we calculate the exact arrangement of stars, constellations, and planets that were visible from your chosen moment and render it as a high-resolution print or laser-engraved jewelry.
Are custom star maps accurate?
Yes. The Night Sky uses the ESA Hipparcos satellite catalogue, a dataset of over 118,000 stars mapped by the European Space Agency's dedicated astrometry satellite. Our patented rendering system calculates which stars were above the horizon from your exact location at your exact time. This is the same data used by professional astronomers and space agencies.
What data do you use for star maps?
We use the European Space Agency's Hipparcos satellite catalogue. The Hipparcos satellite was launched by ESA specifically to map the positions, distances, and brightness of stars with unprecedented accuracy. Our algorithm uses this data to calculate the precise sky from any point on Earth at any moment in time.
What sizes are available?
Custom star map prints are available in seven sizes: 12x12, 12x16, 16x16, 18x24, 20x20, 20x28, and 24x32 inches. The 12x16 is our most popular gift size, while the 18x24 and 20x28 are best-sellers for statement wall art. Star map jewelry is available in pendants, bracelets, charms, and lockets.
How long does delivery take?
Every custom star map is made to order. Delivery times depend on your location and chosen format. You'll receive a tracking number once your order ships, and you can check current estimated delivery times on our shipping page.
Can I preview my star map before ordering?
Yes. Our design tool shows a live preview as you build your custom star map. Choose your date, time, location, colour palette, and personal message, and see exactly what you'll receive before you place your order. What you see is what you get.
What is the best paper for a star map print?
Our museum-grade prints use Hahnemühle 200gsm fine art paper, the same acid-free, lignin-free stock used by galleries and archival institutions worldwide. Combined with pigment-based archival inks rated for 100+ years, this is the highest-quality option for a custom star map that needs to last.
Is a custom star map a good gift?
A custom star map is one of the most personal gifts you can give. It captures a moment that only you and the recipient share, whether that's a wedding night, the night a child was born, or the evening you first met. Over 9,500 verified Trustpilot reviewers have rated The Night Sky Excellent, and many describe it as "the best gift I've ever given."
CREATE YOUR STAR MAP
We print on museum grade using paper and only use precious metals in our jewelry.
With over 22,000 five star reviews, we go above and beyond for our customers.
We print on paper from FSC approved forests and all of our silver and gold is recycled.
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