The AsterNym star registry
Certificate of dedication
Dedicated to
Kevin Pierce
by Lauren Pierce
“You kept going when every step told you to stop. Let Deneb commemorate the day you crossed the finish line.”
The star
Deneb
in Cygnus
- Hipparcos
- HIP 102098
- Designation
- α Cyg
- Right ascension (J2000)
- 20h 41m 26s
- Declination (J2000)
- +45° 16′ 49″
- Apparent magnitude
- 1.25, visible to the naked eye under dark skies
- Dedication
- Signature Star
- Recorded
- 7 August 2026
- Held until
- 7 August 2027
How this star was chosen. Deneb was chosen by name from the officially named stars.
Registry page: asternym.com/star/deneb
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.