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Two dates. One sky.
A real connection in light.

For birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, and meaningful milestones. Free delivery.

A frame-ready print built from astronomical data, connecting an earlier moment with the sky observed from Earth on the day you choose to celebrate.

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Made to be framed

Minimal composition on museum-grade paper — designed to read like a gallery object.

Real data

Computed for your specific location and “now” moment — not a generic template with a date.

Two-date essence

The earlier date determines which stars are marked; the later date determines the sky shown on the print.

How it works

Proof-first and quietly precise — built around two dates.

1 — Choose two moments

The date you honor (then) and the date you observe on Earth (now).

2 — We prepare your map

The print shows the later sky and marks stars selected from distances that correspond closely to the earlier moment.

3 — Approve proof → print & ship

Proof within 24h on weekdays. Printed in 2–3 business days, shipped in 3–5 (EU).

What connects the two dates

The map is calculated for the moment it is observed on Earth.
Within that sky, selected stars are marked from a narrow distance range that corresponds closely to the earlier moment being honoured.
When you look at them, you are literally looking into the past — toward the period in which the event took place.

A real connection between an earlier moment and a later one — carried in light.

Data & Method

This print is prepared from real astronomical catalogue data. Its stellar positions and distances are drawn primarily from Gaia, ESA’s mission to map the stars of the Milky Way. For some brighter stars, Hipparcos— an earlier ESA star-mapping mission — is used selectively when Gaia data is unavailable or less reliable for the purpose of the map.

Grounded in measured distance and careful calculation.

Primary source

Most stars are mapped using data from Gaia, ESA’s mission for precise stellar measurement.

Selective supporting source

For some brighter stars, Hipparcos is used when Gaia data is unavailable or less reliable.

Prepared individually

Each print is calculated for your chosen dates and observation location.

Source references

Core astronomical references used in preparing the map include:

I/355 — Gaia DR3 Part 1. Main source (Gaia Collaboration, 2022)
I/311 — Hipparcos, the New Reduction (van Leeuwen, 2007)
I/239 — The Hipparcos and Tycho Catalogues (ESA, 1997)
V/50 — Bright Star Catalogue, 5th Revised Ed. (Hoffleit et al., 1991)
IV/22 — FK5–SAO–HD–Common Name Cross Index (Smith, 1996)


Additional cross-index references are used where needed to maintain consistency across identifiers.

FAQ

What makes this different from a usual star map?

A usual star map shows the sky for a single chosen date. This print works differently: it shows the later sky as observed from Earth, then marks stars from a narrow distance range that corresponds closely to the earlier moment being honoured. The marked stars are not chosen symbolically. When you look at them, you are literally looking into the past — toward the period in which the event took place.

Why do I need two dates?

Because the print connects two different moments. The earlier date determines which stars are marked, while the later date determines the sky shown on the print.

Will I see the design before it is printed?

Yes. Every order includes a confirmation image for approval. Printing begins only after you have accepted the proof.

Can the observation location be different from the earlier event?

Yes. The two do not need to be the same. Many customers choose the place where a later birthday, anniversary, or other milestone is being marked.

How long does it take?

Your proof is usually prepared within 24 working hours. Once approved, printing typically takes 2–3 business days, followed by shipping.

What happens if the print arrives damaged?

If your print arrives damaged in transit, we will arrange a replacement.

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