The AsterNym star registry
Certificate of dedication
Dedicated to
SMC
by Rowena Martinez
“Happy birthday SMC. For your special day, I have dedicated the star Sirius to you. It is the brightest star in the heavens, historically used by travelers to find their way home. No matter where life takes you, remember that you possess your own brilliant light, and my love for you is as permanent as the night sky.”
The star
Sirius
in Canis Major
- Hipparcos
- HIP 32349
- Designation
- α CMa
- Right ascension (J2000)
- 06h 45m 09s
- Declination (J2000)
- −16° 42′ 58″
- Apparent magnitude
- -1.46, visible to the naked eye under dark skies
- Dedication
- Signature Star
- Recorded
- 14 August 2026
- Held until
- 14 August 2027
How this star was chosen. Sirius was chosen by name from the officially named stars.
Registry page: asternym.com/star/sirius
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.