: Since 2022, the IAU has officially prohibited naming stars after individuals to avoid favoritism and confusion. 2. Commercial "Name a Star" Companies
The only organization recognized by the scientific community for naming stars and other celestial objects is the International Astronomical Union (IAU). buying a star in the sky from nasa
The official scientific consensus is that stars cannot be bought or owned by individuals. Below is an overview of why this practice is not recognized and how naming actually works. : Since 2022, the IAU has officially prohibited
: The IAU does not sell names or provide any commercial service for the public to "buy" a star. : Since 2022