Why give a birth star map as a gift?
A birth star map represents catalogued stars above the geometric horizon for the chosen date, time, and place. The renderer uses a local HYG-derived export and conventional constellation lines. It is a commemorative illustration, not an observing tool.
See the method and its limitsCapture the starry sky from the most beautiful day of your life. A personalized birth gift that will move new parents to tears of joy.
Why give a birth star map
A gift full of emotion
The map turns a birth date, time, and place into a commemorative composition based on our star catalog. It creates a personal link between a family moment and the sky represented for those coordinates.
Documented astronomical method
The renderer loads 8,921 entries from a HYG-derived catalog, excludes the Sun, then applies sidereal time and the local horizon for the chosen date, time, and place. It plots neither the Moon nor planets.
A unique nursery decor piece
With soft tones and elegant design, the star map fits perfectly into a nursery. Choose from 8 visual themes (nebula, classic, minimalist...) and 3 shapes (circle, heart, rectangle) to match your decor. A poster that grows with the child.
A keepsake for a lifetime
Unlike baby clothes quickly outgrown or toys soon forgotten, the star map is a lasting keepsake. The child can preserve this representation calculated for their birth date, time, and place.
Fully customizable
Add the first name, birth date and time, weight, height, place of birth, and a personal message. Choose from 9 fonts and 8 visual styles. The real-time preview lets you see exactly the result before ordering.
Which style to choose for a birth star map?
Classic
Dark sky, white stars. Elegant and timeless.
Minimalist
Clean and modern. Perfect for a contemporary nursery.
Watercolor
Soft, poetic tones. The favorite of new moms.
Flora
Floral and botanical borders. Soft and natural.
Nebula
Colorful effects with customizable color and intensity.
Horizon
Landscape silhouette (forest, mountains, city) at the bottom.
+5 more styles available in the editor: Constellation, Celestial, Navy, Eclat...
Available as digital, printed poster, and iPhone case
Digital
High-resolution PDF in the selected format, available in your customer area once payment is confirmed.
Printed poster
Poster printed in the selected format. Usually prepared in 3 to 5 business days, then an estimated 7 to 10 business days in transit, without guarantee.
iPhone Case
Your birth star map on a personalized iPhone case. The compatible model, price, and applicable terms are shown before payment.
Which date to choose for your map
The day of birth
The most popular choice. Enter the local birth date and time. If the time is unknown, choose a convention and remember that the rendering depends on the entered time.
The exact time of birth
Enter the local time to the minute if you know it. Sky rotation changes which stars lie above the horizon over the hours, so an uncertain time produces an uncertain representation.
The pregnancy announcement date
An original choice to mark the day the big news was shared with loved ones. Perfect as a baby shower gift or to immortalize this moment of shared family joy.
The expected due date
Ideal for a gift before the birth, when you do not yet know the actual date. You can always update the map after birth by creating a new design with the exact date.
Inscription ideas for a birth star map
"The night a star was born" — Emma, March 12, 2024, 3:42 AM
Poetic style with first name, date, and time of birth.
"Welcome to the world, little one" — 3.2 kg, 50 cm
Tender style with weight and height. Perfect for a nursery.
"Born under a lucky star" — Lucas
Clean and simple style. The wordplay with stars reinforces the theme.
"The most beautiful chapter begins here" — The Johnsons, London
Family style with surname and place of birth.
"Chloe — June 15, 2024, 2:23 PM — City Hospital London"
Factual style with all birth details. Classic and timeless.
How to create your birth star map
Customize
Enter the date, time, and place of birth. Add the name, a message, and choose your visual style from 8 themes and 9 fonts.
Preview
Preview in real time the catalogued stars selected for the chosen date, time, and place. Then adjust colors, shape, and details.
Receive
Choose the product and format in the editor: digital PDF, printed poster, or iPhone case. The pre-payment summary shows the product, options, price, and applicable terms.
Your birth star map from $14.00
Digital PDF, printed poster, or iPhone case. The final price, options, and any applicable taxes or duties are shown before payment confirmation.
Create my star mapFAQ — Birth Star Map
How is the birth sky calculated?
For the entered date, time, and place, the map represents the stars retained from our HYG-derived catalog after applying sidereal time and the local horizon. It is a commemorative illustration and plots neither the Moon nor planets.
How accurate is the map?
The renderer loads 8,921 entries from a HYG-derived catalog, excludes the Sun, and transforms fixed coordinates using sidereal time and the local horizon. It does not model precession, proper motion, atmospheric refraction, or terrain.
Can I add a personalized message?
Yes, you can add a title (the baby's name for example), a subtitle (date, time, weight...), and the place of birth. You have 9 fonts to choose from and can preview the result in real-time before ordering.
Which format to choose for a nursery?
Measure the intended space, then choose the matching dimensions in the editor. For a digital PDF, the format selected during customization is the format of the supplied file.
How quickly do I receive the map?
The high-resolution PDF in the selected format is available in the customer area after payment confirmation, from $14.00. A poster is usually prepared in 3 to 5 business days, followed by about 7 to 10 business days in transit, without guarantee.
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