I wonder if anyone has ever tried to SELL the star they previously acquired. It would be interesting to see how second hand prices compare to new? Galactic interest rates are always a concern of mine, particularly under the sustained pressure of another looming supernova break out.
It would also be interesting to know whether the stars in some constellations are more "up market" than others. I imagine that a red giant in Scorpius would be worth a tad more than a brown dwarf in Horologium.
Hmmm Rod, it makes me think.... purely for research of course but,
could that be done on eBay? I'm sure that there would be gulible types there and it would also be interesting to see eBay's response from a legal standpoint.
This reminds me, that there has been such a thing as 'Space Law' since the '60's, so maybe that is another thing for lawyers to consider? (Hi Alex!)
Hi Guys, I totally agree that paying for the opportunity to have a star in your name is probably just a grab for dollars.
However, I have never sold any of this stuff, but just do it for people I know, who will get closure, enjoyment, or just for fun of it, and I do this for them because I can, and they have asked.
I see nothing wrong with the example below, of a fellow, (our close friend) who passed away about 12 months ago and left behind a 6 week old baby and a young wife.
See knew I was into stars and stuff, and asked me to put something together for her little daughter.
I have done others as well, for any occasion, may it be Birthdays, weddings, Deaths etc..
Some Certificates I do have Stars named after people, and are picked in a place of the night sky so that they, at any given time look up and say, Oh, there it is, that is my Star, it is just in fun, and I feel if there is no profit in it it is harmless.
Hmmm Rod, it makes me think.... purely for research of course but,
could that be done on eBay? I'm sure that there would be gulible types there and it would also be interesting to see eBay's response from a legal standpoint.
This reminds me, that there has been such a thing as 'Space Law' since the '60's, so maybe that is another thing for lawyers to consider? (Hi Alex!)
michael
In my legal practice, I have some private international law matters, including a case at the moment involving a dispute over assets worth $US 100 million situated in about 6 different countries across the globe. It is hard enought having arguments as to which country on Earth is the most convenient forum to settle such disputes, let alone considering galactic law!
I am imagining a law suit filed by a government on a planet around a star not so far away (say 100 light years), disputing claims of sovereignty over their host star by Mrs Elaine Smith of Woy Woy South, Earth. Of course, one must prove service of process before the proceedings could be heard.....and then there would be the interlocutory application pleading "forum non conveniens" by Mrs Smith's great great great........(another 20) great grandson.....
Rodstar in Hitchikers Guide to the Universe whoops Galaxy wasn't the notice for the demolition order of Earth for the new hyperspace highway lodged on a planet orbiting Alpha Centauri? From memory it was in the basement in a broom cupboard. All perfectly legal of course!
I was lookingat this for a fund raiser for Relay for life. I intend on doing it next year to get some funds for the cancer council. People do like to have a memory of loved ones, and besides who cares if its "owned " by someone else - its their memory! love to see them survey it for torrens title
I seem to remember a couple of people who have real stars named after them, namely the little flashlights (offspring of earthlight & firstlight) Rigil & Hadar, I believe it cost nothing at all to have the stars named after them....
I seem to remember a couple of people who have real stars named after them, namely the little flashlights (offspring of earthlight & firstlight) Rigil & Hadar, I believe it cost nothing at all to have the stars named after them....
Yep lets hope they dont go super nova too soon or their Mum and Dad will change their names by "deed poll" (thanks Rod) to a brown dwarf.
Hi Guys, I totally agree that paying for the opportunity to have a star in your name is probably just a grab for dollars.
However, I have never sold any of this stuff, but just do it for people I know, who will get closure, enjoyment, or just for fun of it, and I do this for them because I can, and they have asked.
I see nothing wrong with the example below, of a fellow, (our close friend) who passed away about 12 months ago and left behind a 6 week old baby and a young wife.
See knew I was into stars and stuff, and asked me to put something together for her little daughter.
I have done others as well, for any occasion, may it be Birthdays, weddings, Deaths etc..
Some Certificates I do have Stars named after people, and are picked in a place of the night sky so that they, at any given time look up and say, Oh, there it is, that is my Star, it is just in fun, and I feel if there is no profit in it it is harmless.
Leon
Leon you are a very decent and kind man...
Good on you
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