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I got a response from Sydney Observatory.
They state that the stars are selected from the Sydney Souhtern Star Catalogue published in 1983, and
"We make very clear to all purchasers that the names are recorded only on Sydney Observatory’s data base and are not valid anywhere else. And they can come to Sydney Observatory to view their “star”. There is no time limit on the "star"."
Sadly, they don't make this clear on their webpage.
They do tell purchasers that the proceeds go to the preservation of the collection and equipment.
I'm waiting for another person to come to one of our public nights asking to see "their star", and when I straighten them out, tell me that "well Sydney Observatory sell them so it must be OK"
sigh.
I'm not 100% satisfied with the response.
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