16 x 20 Star Map — Personalized Night Sky Print (16 x 20 inches)
A versatile gallery-wall star map size.
Versatile enough for a bedroom focal point, generous enough for a gallery wall, gift-able enough for a wedding or anniversary present. Same 8,921 real stars, sized for a familiar US gallery-print dimension.
What is a 16 x 20 star map?
A 16 x 20 star map is a personalized print of the exact night sky as it appeared above a chosen date and location. At 16 by 20 inches (40.6 by 50.8 centimeters), it sits comfortably on a bedroom wall, in a gallery cluster, or above a console table — big enough to anchor a room without dominating it. Each map is generated from 8,921 real stars in the HYG v4.2 catalog using IAU sidereal time algorithms, rendered with stereographic projection from the precise GPS coordinates of your chosen location. The poster's personalization and preparation normally take 3 to 5 business days and can take longer during high demand. After dispatch, transit usually takes about 7 to 10 business days depending on the destination, carrier, and local controls. Allow an average of 10 to 15 business days from order to delivery; carrier delays can extend this estimate.
When the 16 x 20 size makes sense
Bedroom focal point
Hangs above a headboard, a dresser, or a reading chair. Big enough to be a real piece of art, intimate enough to read from bed without straining.
Gallery wall mixing
16 x 20 is one of the four gallery-standard US sizes (8 x 10, 11 x 14, 16 x 20, 18 x 24). Slots into existing photo clusters without breaking the visual rhythm.
Wedding and anniversary gift
The format strikes a useful balance — substantial enough to feel like a considered gift without demanding the largest available wall space.
Dining room or above-console art
Works as the single piece above a sideboard, dining hutch, or console table in a hallway. Catches the eye without owning the wall.
Nursery or kid's room
The sky over the hospital the night a child was born, sized to grow with the room from crib to school years. Doesn't look babyish, ages well.
Office and creative studios
Substantial enough to ground a home office, small enough to fit between bookshelves. Pairs with framed certificates, vintage posters, or photography prints.
How a personalized 16 x 20 star map is made
Choose the date and city
Enter the moment that matters — a wedding date, a birth, an engagement — and the city. We resolve GPS coordinates automatically and compute local sidereal time using the IAU algorithm.
Pick the 16 x 20 size
Select the 16 x 20 size in the configurator, pick a shape (circle, rectangle, or arched), a color theme, and add an inscription. The live preview updates as you change anything.
Download or order print
Choose the printed 16 x 20 poster or the separate digital product. The digital PDF follows the selected format and is available in your customer account after payment; the poster follows the preparation and transit estimates shown below.
Planning a 16 x 20 print and delivery
At this scale, the constellation labels and inscription have room to breathe while the poster still fits common bedroom, hallway, dining-room, and gallery-wall arrangements. Check the frame's usable opening and mat dimensions before ordering.
Each poster is personalized and prepared by a production partner in 3 to 5 business days. This stage can take longer during periods of high demand.
After dispatch, transit usually takes about 7 to 10 business days and varies by destination, carrier, and local controls. Allow an average of 10 to 15 business days from order to delivery. Availability is confirmed during ordering; taxes or customs duties may apply depending on the destination.
“I ordered the 16 x 20 for our first anniversary — the sky over the venue, the night we got married. It now hangs above our dresser, next to two smaller framed photos. The proportion is perfect, it looks like it was always meant for that wall.”
— Daniel R., Austin, TX
Frequently asked questions about the 16 x 20 star map
What's the actual size of a 16 x 20 star map in cm?+
Exactly 40.6 cm by 50.8 cm. This is one of the standardized US gallery-print sizes (alongside 8 x 10, 11 x 14, and 18 x 24), so it pairs naturally with other prints sold in the same dimension. The 16 x 20 print is roughly the same scale as a single panel of a triptych, or about three sheets of US Letter paper laid end to end. At normal viewing distance (1.5 to 2 meters across a bedroom or dining room), constellations are clearly readable without leaning in.
Will it fit a standard 16 x 20 frame?+
The poster uses the standard 16 x 20 inch dimensions selected during ordering. Choose a frame labelled 16 x 20 and check its usable opening and mat dimensions because those can vary by frame design.
How is the 16 x 20 different from the 8.5 x 11 and 18 x 24 sizes?+
The 16 x 20 is bigger than the 8.5 x 11 desk size and more compact than the 18 x 24 statement format. It can work as a stand-alone focal point or within a gallery cluster. Measure the intended display area and frame opening before choosing between the three sizes.
What paper and inks are used for the printed version?+
The approved product specification is a personalized poster printed in the selected 16 x 20 inch format. It is prepared and sent by a production partner; availability for your destination is confirmed during ordering.
Can I get the 16 x 20 size as a digital PDF only?+
Yes. The separate digital PDF follows the selected format. It is available immediately in your customer account after payment confirmation, with no delivery fee.
How long does the printed poster take to arrive?+
Personalization and preparation normally take 3 to 5 business days. After dispatch, transit usually takes about 7 to 10 business days depending on the destination, carrier, and local controls. Allow an average of 10 to 15 business days from order to delivery; high demand or carrier delays can extend this estimate.
A balanced gallery print format
Create your personalized 16 x 20 star map in under 5 minutes. Printed poster from $75.00. The separate digital PDF in the selected format is available in your customer account after payment. Allow an average of 10 to 15 business days for the physical order, with possible delays.
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