The AsterNym star registry
Certificate of dedication
Dedicated to
Jordan Blake
by Marcus Reed
“Some friends become family. Wherever life takes us, Altair will remind me of the adventures and laughter we shared.”
The star
Altair
in Aquila
- Hipparcos
- HIP 97649
- Designation
- α Aql
- Right ascension (J2000)
- 19h 50m 47s
- Declination (J2000)
- +08° 52′ 06″
- Apparent magnitude
- 0.77, visible to the naked eye under dark skies
- Dedication
- Signature Star
- Recorded
- 4 March 2026
- Held until
- 4 March 2027
How this star was chosen. Altair was chosen by name from the officially named stars.
Registry page: asternym.com/star/altair
AsterNym creates a commemorative dedication in its private registry. It does not change the star's scientific name, receive recognition from the International Astronomical Union or transfer ownership of a celestial object.