Name a galaxy from Windowpane Observatory
Name a galaxyName a galaxy... a gift that lasts longer than forever. Packages start at $20.  > get details


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Name a Galaxy

Why name a star when you can name an entire galaxy?

As many as 100 billion stars in one galaxy! Galaxies are also home to supernovae, star clusters, black holes and other spectacular celestial wonderments.


Package features:

  • Personal Letter from one of our astronomers
  • Scientific Profile of the galaxy
  • Galaxy Certificate (framable)
  • Full Color Star Chart
  • Galaxy Registry of Names
  • Hubble Telescope Slide Show
  • Free visit to Windowpane Observatory
Prices start at $20
5 gift packages available

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Immediate e-delivery
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your personal letter &
scientific profile


Sample Galaxy Certificate
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Name a Galaxy package features:

Personal letter   > see sample
When you order, the galaxy recipient will immediately receive via email a Personal letter from one of our astronomers with a scientific profile of the galaxy. A signed, hardcopy of the letter will arrive in the mail with the Galaxy package.

Star Chart   > see sample
The full-color custom-made Star Chart locates the exact position of the galaxy in the night sky, relative to the Big Dipper and North Pole. With this chart, the galaxy can be easily located without a telescope.


Slide Show of Hubble Telescope images of deep space
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Galaxy Certificate   > see sample
Each certificate is inscribed with the recipient's name, the galaxy's astronomical name (the NGC number), and signed by an astronomer, curator, and archivist from Windowpane Observatory.

Galaxy Registry of Names   > see sample
All registered galaxies are archived in the Galaxy Registry of Names, which can be accessed at any time on this web site. To see the Registry Archive, click here.

Hubble Slide Show   > see sample
You can include with your gift a stunning Hubble Slide Show (shown left), a visual feast of images from deep space, viewable on any computer with internet connection.

Extraterrestrial Planet Finder   > more info
Your gift package can also include our Extraterrestrial Planet Finder. Perfect for the amateur astronomer who is interested in locating inhabitable planets from their own back yard. The ET Planet Finder Kit gives coordinates and a star map of the 5 most visible of these stars and planets.

Free visit to Windowpane Observatory   > learn about Windowpane
A free, one time visit to Windowpane Observatory where our astronomers will take you on a guided tour of the universe. Travel to stars that are being born, stars that have died, galaxies that are colliding, and much, much more. This $250 value is included at no extra charge.
Restrictions: Windowpane Observatory is not responsible for travel, accommodations, and weather conditions during viewing period. If weather is not permitting, viewing session will be rescheduled.
 Support astronomical research with one of these Galaxy Packages:
Your purchase contributes to the science of astronomical discovery at Windowpane Observatory. At Windowpane Observatory we are visually searching for comets, supernovas, and earth-crossing asteroids.


FEATURES
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Basic Archival
Package

$20
Basic Certificate
Package
$40
Hubble Slide Show Package
$60
ET Planet Finder
Package
$75
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Real Galaxies by Real Astronomers.

For customer service of astronomical proportions, please call:
505-463-8360



galaxies@windowpaneobservatory.com





Windowpane Observatory
Ajo, Arizona, USA