When you choose a personalised star map, you’re not just picking wall art — you’re capturing the exact night sky from a moment that changed everything. Whether it’s the evening you said “I do,” the birth of your little one, or the night you first met, you want reassurance that what hangs on your wall is more than decoration.

That’s why our starmap personalisation is built on astronomy-grade data, specialist software, and professional printing. The beauty is real, but so is the science.

The Science Behind Starmap Personalisation

Every map we create begins with real astronomy data — the same kind trusted by professional observatories and space agencies. Instead of relying on generic sky graphics or pre-made templates, we use our custom-built astronomy engine developed in-house specifically for personalisation.

Here’s what that means for your design:

• Star catalogues: Positions of visible stars sourced from missions like Hipparcos and Gaia.
• Constellations: IAU-recognised boundaries and lines that match professional star charts.
• Deep sky objects: Nebulae and galaxies from the New General Catalogue (NGC) and Index Catalogue (IC).
• Planets and Moon: Positions calculated from current NASA orbital data.
• Milky Way: A softly shaded band drawn from verified deep-space mapping.

Behind the scenes, our software works much like a planetarium — calculating the sky based on your chosen date, time, and location — but with one important difference: we’ve built it entirely for you. Every calculation, every projection, every detail is there to ensure your map isn’t just beautiful, but astronomically accurate.

How We Turn Data Into Personalised Art

The stars may feel timeless, but what you see above you depends entirely on where and when you’re standing on Earth. The Earth rotates every 24 hours and orbits the Sun every 365 days — so even a few hours or a few hundred miles will change what’s overhead.

Our software takes your chosen date, time, and location, then projects the exact celestial sphere visible from that spot:

• The centre of the map marks your zenith (the point directly above you).
• The edges represent your local horizon.
• You see the full dome of the sky — 180° in all directions.

From there, we transform raw data into a design that’s both accurate and beautiful. You can choose a circle, heart or star layout — but behind the shape is the same scientifically modelled sky.

Why Every Map is Unique

Sometimes customers ask why two starmaps can look similar. The answer lies in how the Earth moves:

• Rotation: The sky shifts 15° every hour. A star map from 10 PM in London might resemble one from 1 AM in Paris.
• Orbit: Six months later, the Earth faces the opposite side of the sky. At certain times of night, star patterns repeat.
• Time zones & daylight saving: Local time adjustments can subtly shift the view.

Even if two maps feel alike at first glance, the precise data – the stars, planets, and constellations in their exact positions – are always unique to your chosen moment.

From Accuracy To Artwork

We believe your map should be as durable as the memory it captures. That’s why every design is printed with archival pigment inks on premium fine art paper, using the giclée process trusted by galleries.

The result? Exceptional colour depth, clarity, and long-term durability. Just like the stars themselves, your starmap is built to last.

Check It for Yourself

We’re confident in our accuracy — but you don’t have to take our word for it. You can compare your design with free planetarium software like Stellarium or the Sky & Telescope Interactive Sky Chart.

We use the same principles and datasets. If you spot a difference, it usually comes down to time zones or daylight saving settings — technicalities that can be adjusted to get your moment just right.

Why Customers Trust Our Starmaps

• Scientific precision: Built from real astronomical data.
• Personalised to you: Exact time, date, and location matter.
• Crafted with care: Fine art printing ensures museum-grade quality.
• Transparent: We encourage you to verify accuracy yourself.

At the heart of it, starmap personalisation isn’t about decoration. It’s about trust — knowing that what you’re hanging on your wall is your sky, your story, your moment.

Ready to Create Yours?

From anniversaries to new arrivals, our Personalised Star Maps capture life’s most meaningful moments in the stars. Explore our full Starmap Collection and design yours today.