Personalized Star Map of Washington DC
38.9072°N, 77.0369°W
Capital of a nation and stage of its history, Washington DC unfolds its marble-lined avenues, illuminated monuments, and cherry blossoms along the Tidal Basin. Gift a Washington star map — a present as solemn and inspiring as the stars that watch over the Lincoln Memorial.
Famous Landmarks
Lincoln Memorial
38.9072°N, 77.0369°W
The Lincoln Memorial, dedicated in 1922, houses a colossal 19-foot seated statue of Abraham Lincoln sculpted by Daniel Chester French. Inspired by Greek temples with 36 Doric columns representing the states of the Union at Lincoln's death, it was the site of Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech in 1963.
United States Capitol
38.9072°N, 77.0369°W
The United States Capitol, completed in 1800 and crowned with its 288-foot cast-iron dome in 1866, houses the Senate and House of Representatives. Its dome, topped by the Statue of Freedom, has become one of the most recognizable symbols of American democracy and dominates the east end of the National Mall.
Smithsonian Institution
38.9072°N, 77.0369°W
The Smithsonian Institution, founded in 1846 thanks to a bequest from British scientist James Smithson, is the largest museum complex in the world with 21 museums and zoos, most lining the National Mall. Its collections total over 155 million objects, from the Hope Diamond to Charles Lindbergh's Spirit of St. Louis.
Why gift a star map of Washington DC?
Gifting a star map of Washington DC means immortalizing a moment at the heart of America's capital, beneath the solemn gaze of its monuments. Whether it was a proposal before the Lincoln Memorial, a graduation at a historic university, or an unforgettable trip during cherry blossom season, this map captures the exact stars of your moment. A present as noble and timeless as the city itself.
The sky of Washington DC
At 38.9° north latitude along the edge of the East Coast, Washington offers a relatively mild sky across four well-defined seasons. The Albert Einstein Planetarium at the National Academy of Sciences and the US Naval Observatory, perched on Massachusetts Avenue, carry on the capital's astronomical tradition. Summer evenings reveal the Summer Triangle above the Potomac.