Personalised Star Map
The exact alignment of the stars on your moment, calculated from real astronomical data and printed on museum-grade paper. The thoughtful, lasting gift for the moments that matter.
What is a Personalised Star Map?
A star map is a precise snapshot of the night sky from a specific date, time, and location on Earth. Every star, every constellation, every line of light is calculated from real astronomical data — not generic illustrations or templates.
At Picture the Stars we've been refining this craft since 2018. Pick a moment that matters — the night you met, the day a child was born, the evening you said yes — and we generate the exact stars that stood above you, individually, in real time. No two maps are the same.
Then we print it on 285gsm museum-grade art card with archival pigment ink, ready to hang and ready to last generations.
Made for Life's Moments
The night a child was born. The evening it all began. The day you walked down the aisle. Capture them, exactly.
Anniversary
The stars from the night your story began. A treasured gift for every year that follows.
New Baby
The exact sky on the night they were born. A keepsake for their first room, and every room after.
Wedding
The stars above your aisle. A timeless memento of the day you said yes.
Engagement
The night they said yes, captured forever. The thoughtful gift no one else will think of.
In Memoriam
The sky on the day they lived. A quiet, lasting way to remember.
Just Because
Every life has moments worth keeping. Choose any date, any place.
Crafted to Last
Museum-grade materials. UK printed. Designed to outlast the moment they celebrate.
285gsm Art Cardstock
Our paper is a heavyweight 285gsm fine-art card with a smooth matt finish. Acid-free and lignin-free, FSC certified from sustainably-managed forests, it's the same stock used by galleries for archival prints. Resistant to yellowing for 100+ years under standard display conditions.
12-Colour Archival Ink
Printed on award-winning Canon giclée printers using a 12-pigment archival ink system. Wider colour gamut than standard CMYK, deeper blacks for the night sky, and certified fade-resistant. The same process used for fine-art reproductions in museums and galleries.
Premium Framing
Choose from Natural Oak, classic Black, or Pure White solid wood frames. Each is hand-built to fit your chosen size, with anti-glare acrylic glazing (lighter and safer than glass), ready-to-hang fittings, and a red gift ribbon included as standard.
Five Print Sizes
From A4 (perfect on a bedside table or desk) through to XL (a statement piece over a sofa or bed). Each size is calculated to maintain perfect star clarity at viewing distance, with sizing guidance built into the editor.
How It Works
Three steps from your moment to a print ready to hang.
Design
Pick your date, time and location. Watch the stars appear in real time as you customise.
Create
Choose your size, frame and finish. Add a personal message that prints below the map.
Finish
Order with free UK shipping. We print, frame and dispatch within 1-2 working days.
Real Reviews From Real People
Absolutely beautiful
I bought this as a 10-year anniversary gift and my husband was speechless. The detail is incredible and the frame quality is genuinely museum standard.
A keepsake forever
Got this for my parents on their 40th. They both cried when they opened it. The print is gorgeous and arrived perfectly packaged.
Best wedding gift I gave
Found this looking for something different for my best friend's wedding. She has it hanging above their bed. It's a proper heirloom.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about your star map
How accurate is the star map for a date 50 years ago?
Our maps are calculated from real astronomical databases (Hipparcos, Tycho, Yale Bright Star Catalogue) that contain precise stellar positions for any date past, present or future. A star map for 1975 is just as accurate as one for tonight — we calculate the exact rotation and position of every star for the chosen moment.
How accurate is the star map for a date 50 years ago?
Our maps are calculated from real astronomical databases (Hipparcos, Tycho, Yale Bright Star Catalogue) that contain precise stellar positions for any date past, present or future. A star map for 1975 is just as accurate as one for tonight — we calculate the exact rotation and position of every star for the chosen moment.