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	Star - Encyclopedia.WorldSearch (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Stellar astronomy is the study of stars and the phenomena exhibited by the various forms/developmental stages of stars.
		As learned by star formation astronomers, stars are born in molecular clouds, large regions of slightly higher density of matter (though still less dense than the inside of an earthly vacuum chamber), and form by gravitational instability inside those clouds triggered by shockwaves from supernovae.
		Most of the matter in a star is blown away in the explosion (forming nebulae such as the Crab Nebula) but what remains will collapse into a neutron star (a pulsar or X-ray burster) or, in the case of the largest stars, a fl hole.
	encyclopedia.worldsearch.com /star.htm (1461 words)

	Star - Open Encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The Sun is an exception: it is the only star sufficiently close to Earth to appear as a disc and to provide daylight.
		The nearest star to the Earth, apart from the Sun, is Proxima Centauri, which is 39.9 trillion kilometers = 39.9 Pm (petametre) = 4.2 ly (light year) = 1.29 pc (parsec) away.
		One of the most massive stars is Eta Carinae, with 100-150 times as much mass as the Sun.
	open-encyclopedia.com /Star (1344 words)

	Astronomy - Internet-Encyclopedia.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Astronomy, which etymologically means "law of the stars", (from Greek: αστρονομία = άστρον + νόμος) is a science involving the observation and explanation of events occurring outside Earth and its atmosphere.
		Star formation: the study of the condition and processes that led to the formation of stars in the interior of gas clouds, and the process of formation itself.
		The existence of our galaxy, the Milky Way, as a separate group of stars was only proven in the 20th century, along with the existence of "external" galaxies, and soon after, the expansion of the universe seen in the recession of most galaxies from us.
	www.internet-encyclopedia.com /ie/a/as/astronomy.html (1670 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Thomas contacted the Illinois-based International Star Registry and was put in touch with Rocky Mosele, vice president, whose parents bought the company in 1979.
		The International Astronomical Union, based in Paris, France, is the only body with the scientific authority to name stars, according to Christine Lafon, public affairs officer at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics.
		Stars, with the exception of those that carry centuries-old Arabic names, such as Betelgeuse in the constellation Orion, are never referred to by a person's name but instead are given an official number.
	www.jrn.columbia.edu /studentwork/cns/2002-03-20/syndication/msusca--buyastar.txt (863 words)

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		ISR is a commercial gift service providing individuals with the opportunity of naming a real star in honour of someone special to them.
		ISR has named more than 300,000 stars over the past 10 years, and maintains a good faith record of the names by U.S. copyright in book form and in a vault in Switzerland.
		ISR registers a name for a star and, in doing so, provides the opportunity to expand interest in the science of astronomy- for which the ISR is to be commended.
	www.starregistry.com.au /facts.htm (1049 words)

	Boston Globe Online: Print it!
		Stars named for Billy Ray Cyrus, Dolly Parton, Sammy Davis Jr., members of the Space Shuttle Challenger crew, and the ``Star Trek'' crew twinkle in the night sky.
		While Name a Star says it has sold about 10,000 star names since it began, the firm is dwarfed by the International Star Registry, a conglomerate with 15 worldwide offices that says it has named close to a million stars.
		International Star Registry filed suit in October in Illinois Federal Court against Name a Star, saying that the company was using its federally registered name to sell star names on its Web site.
	www.ras.ucalgary.ca /~gibson/starnames/globe.html (1240 words)

	The Straight Dope: Can you pay $35 to get a star named after you?
		If you read the International Star Registry brochure carefully you'd have found that all they promised to do was "register" a star in the name of your choice.
		ISR agreed, but a brochure the firm sent me a couple years later showed a sample star registration certificate in which "Library of Congress" still figured prominently.
		But even though "his" star was located on the map about where the star catalogs said it was supposed to be, it didn't appear in the atlas because it was too faint.
	www.straightdope.com /classics/a3_385.html (600 words)

	International Star Registry (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		ISR was launched as an unusual gift idea which enables you to express your sentiments towards someone.
		Naming a star is therefore not a scientific venture but a symbolic gesture of regard, friendship or love.
		The star data and newly-given name are sent to our head office in the USA for inclusion in the international register of star names and co-ordinates Your Place in the Cosmos.
	www.studentcents.co.uk /stars.htm (829 words)

	Buy a Star - International Star Registry
		Some say that stars can predict the future, but others are predicting that stars are going to be one of this years most appreciated gifts.
		Each star name is listed in "Your Place in the Cosmos", A comprehensive directory of all stars named by the Star Registry to be published and registered in the U.S. Copyright Office.
		A star was named after Chelsea Clinton as a Christmas present and for Madonna's Daughter Lourdes (nicknamed Lola) at her birth.
	www.name-the-star.com (258 words)

	BMEdia \| News \| Buy a Star, But It's Not Yours (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		What these people have is a 12-by-16-inch certificate from the Illinois company International Star Registry (ISR), claiming that a star had been named for them or their loved one.
		The International Star Registry is not in the business of officially assigning star names; it is in the business of finding people willing to part with their money for a piece of paper that in a scientific sense means precisely nothing.
		Earlier ISR advertisements promised to store a star's name in a vault in Geneva, Switzerland, and there's no reason to believe this was not done.
	www.bmedia.org /archives/00000037.php (1156 words)

	Star Registry - for the person who has everything (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Since 1979 the International Star Registry has named hundreds of thousands of stars for celebrities, dignitaries, and individuals worldwide.
		The International Star Registry gift package includes a beautiful 12" x 16" parchment certificate, available framed or unframed, with the name of your choice, dedication date, and telescopic coordinates of the star.
		Because these star names are copyrighted with their telescopic coordinates in the book, "Your Place in the Cosmos," future generations may identify the star name in the directory and, using a telescope, locate the actual star in the sky.
	www.handyliving.com /products/star-registry--for-the-person-who-has-everything.html (169 words)

	Reno News and Review Business - May 20, 2004
		The International Star Registry (ISR) has radio spots running in Reno, offering to let listeners name a star after a friend or loved one, which will be registered in a book deposited at the U.S. Copyright Office.
		ISR says on its web site that it is a member of the Better Business Bureau and a $100,000 contributor to the Public Broadcasting System.
		Most people with a computer would be able to name a star with a more professional looking certificate, and they could register it at the copyright office (www.copyright.gov) for only $30.
	www.newsreview.com /issues/reno/2004-05-20/businessnews.asp (978 words)

	ipedia.com: International Star Registry Article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The International Star Registry is an organization founded in 1979 that allows people to give names to stars for a fee.
		Once a star is named, it is entered into an international registry; however, the...
		One Astronomer's Explanation of the International Star Registry
	www.ipedia.com /international_star_registry.html (219 words)

	Interesting information about Star Registry companies (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The star coordinates are registered and through The Official Star Registry, once a star and it's coordinates are registered they cannot be legally named by anyone else.
		So, the OSR uses copyright laws to "name" a star (and, from reading their web page, it looks like the ISR does a similar thing), and the stars it does use are of no interest to official organisations (because they are too faint to be seen, possibly?).
		The ISR does not claim to alter the name of a star - it uses stars that are not known by any name (as there are so many, most are just refered to by coordinates, catalogue number or their relationship to other stars in a constellation).
	www.abarnett.demon.co.uk /ripoff.html (1026 words)

	newsday.com / The Library @ newsday.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		ISR chooses stars from official numerical registries, but some companies are selling empty plots of space.
		With ISR claiming to have sold over a million stars over the last 21 years, star-naming is a lucrative business.
		ISR filed suit in federal court against Oregon-based Name a Star, a family-owned company that has been issuing star certificates since 1978, for using the trademarked term "star registry." Other lawsuits are pending.
	nasw.org /users/catzan/images/Newsday/starname.html (753 words)

	All 4 Kids UK Family Directory - A Star is Born! International Star Registry (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		ISR is the original star naming service, established over 25 years.
		ISR’s lavish presentation package includes a large 12” x 16” Certificate of Registration (framed or unframed) and a matching sky-chart pinpointing the star — both beautifully inscribed with the baby’s name.
		The star names are published every three years and lodged on permanent record with the major international copyright libraries.
	www.all4kidsuk.com /sitemap/company/astarisborninternationalstarregistry.htm (188 words)

	Name a Star - International Star Registry (R) Pick name of your choice. Buy a star name Vendor Information
		Now, charting a course to success is as easy as becoming an International Star Registry vendor or adding us to your product list.
		The International Star Registry's journey started in 1979, when we began bringing customers dreams to earth by offering the unique and magical opportunity to name a star.
		As you can see, the benefit of adding ISR to your product list is as limitless as the stars themselves.
	www.staregistry.com /Vendor.cfm (206 words)

	Valentines Day Gift - Buy a Star Name at International Star Registry
		Naming a star will serve as a constant reminder of the love that you and your Valentine share.
		One of the earliest popular symbols of the day is Cupid, the Roman god of love, who is represented by the image of a young boy with bow and arrow.
		Star Registry has named over one million charted stars after our clients loved ones.
	www.starregistry.com /valentines-day-gift.cfm (376 words)

	New Scientist Archive - This Week - Star crossed
		The International Star Registry, based in Ingleside, Illinois, claims to have named over half a million stars since 1979.
		The department has now cited the International Star Registry for 10 civil counts of deceptive trade practices, which could carry a total fine of $3500.
		The International Star Registry's general manager, Tad Mosele, says the company has never faced similar charges.
	www.newscientist.com /article/mg15821351.900.html (254 words)

	Canadian International Star Registry - Betelgeuse (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Please note that the naming of a star is a symbolic rather than a scientific gesture.
		Provide us with this person's name and we will select a star from the Hubble Guide Star Catalogue, ensuring that it may be seen from your location in Canada.
		Choose the International Star Registry office in your country.
	www.starregistry.ca (343 words)

	Birthday Gift from Birthdaystar.com
		A new star was born when recording artist and actress Madonna gave birth to her daughter, Lordes.
		Famous or not, anyone can name a star to commemorate a special birthday and honor an important person in their life.
		The certificate bears the chosen name and telescopic coordinates for locating the star, a sky chart with the chosen star circled for easy identification, and a booklet on astronomy to help locate the star.
	www.birthdaystar.com (183 words)

	International Star Registry in Trouble (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		For those sons and daughters looking to make their mothers "stars" this weekend, Consumer Affairs Commissioner Jules Polonetsky today said that paying to name stars after loved ones is simply throwing money into a fl hole.
		ISR charges $50-$100 for "new" star names which are listed in their own book entitled "Your Place in the Cosmos." Consumers who buy star names also receive a certificate declaring the "official" name of the star.
		A DCA investigation found that while the company's advertisement implies that its star-naming registry is "official," their salespeople admitted that "NASA and astronomers are always going to continue to use a series of telescopic coordinate numbers" when questioned by DCA undercover inspectors.
	www.ras.ucalgary.ca /~gibson/starnames/isr_news.html (492 words)

	Letter from the ISR (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Your implication that the star has already been named is incorrect.
		"Another problem is that the star you are allocated is too faint to be seen with the naked eye" In our experience, people do not have a problem with this.
		ISR was founded in 1979 as a response to peoples desire to make such a gesture.
	www.abarnett.demon.co.uk /ISR_letter.html (337 words)

	(ATMoB:Discuss) The old Star Registry scam (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		I was listening to WEEI (OK, I'll admit it) and heard them running an ad for the "International Star Registry".
		For those that don't know, this is the outfit that claims to name "your star" in an "official" book.
		Registries of this sort are generally considered to be one step short of outright scams.
	www.atmob.org /old_discuss_archive/msg00697.html (185 words)

	Star Names for Sale (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Even if you desire only the novel symbolism of ``buying'' a star, surely there are more satisfying alternatives --- say, planting a tree in someone's name, or giving money to a charitable cause.
		If you read their fine print, you will discover that what you are really buying is an entry in a book with no official standing whatsoever.
		International Astronomical Union is the only organization with the legal authority to name celestial objects, and they do not sell naming rights to anyone.
	www.naic.edu /~gibson/starnames/isr.html (257 words)

	The Daily Ping: International Star Registry (9/7/2002)
		For the past 20 years, the International Star Registry has allowed people to name a star after a loved one.
		The only organization that's licensed to name stars is the International Astronomical Union.
		The map had a felt pen mark where her "star" was supposed to be and there was no way I could show it to her.
	www.dailyping.com /archive/2002/09/07 (468 words)

	Mattel, Inc.: Investor Relations
		Shining Star® dolls are sparkling sweet babies that were born in the stars and come from the heavens with a special gift for girls — their very own star to name!
		SHINING STARS is a trademark owned by and used under license from Abrams Gentile Design, Inc. INTERNATIONAL STAR REGISTRY and STAR REGISTRY are trademarks or registered trademarks owned by and used under license from International Star Registry of Illinois, Ltd. International Star Registry star naming is not recognized by the scientific astronomic community.
		Star’s name is reserved in International Star Registry records only.
	www.shareholder.com /mattel/news/20021125-95945.cfm (1054 words)

	Toy News International - Daily Action Figure News Source
		Shining StarsÂ® dolls will provide girls the opportunity to have their own place in the cosmos by naming their own star.
		This truly everlasting gift is commemorated by International Star Registryâs official star naming certificate â“ a great keepsake for a girlâs very own star!* And, parents will enjoy helping their daughter locate their starâs exact location on the special celestial map of the Andromeda Princess constellation.
		INTERNATIONAL STAR REGISTRY and STAR REGISTRY are trademarks or registered trademarks owned by and used under license from the International Star Registry of Illinois, Ltd.
	toynewsi.com /news.php?itemid=743 (683 words)

	Buy a star name at International Star Registry: The Original Star Naming Service
		This Shining Stars Doll was born in the sky.
		Everything you need to name your star with the International Star Registry is included.
		The star naming kit contains a map showing the location of your star and a naming card you can complete and send to the International Star Registry.
	www.internationalstaregistry.com /Shining-Stars.cfm (106 words)

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