Astronomy / Space Named Star

[HUSKER222]

So many years ago my father had a star named after a girlfriend of his. Would this star be in the game? We've tried finding it but typing in the name that he named it doesnt work. I'm sorry if this is a stupid question.

 

[Surfinjo]

Sweet.

But companies that claimed to have the authority to name stars cropped up a few years ago, made a load then disappeared.

Sadly, for those that paid out, the names themselves are meaningless. Sadly, your father was among many who did are continue to be taken in. A quick Google brings up a few companies still trying to make a few bucks.

Legitimacy
The International Astronomical Union (IAU) is the internationally recognized authority which designates stars, planets, asteroids, comets, and other heavenly bodies according to internationally accepted rules. The IAU neither sells naming rights nor does it authorize any other company or organization to do so. The IAU cautions consumers that products and services marketed by other companies have no formal or official validity whatsoever.[1] In fact with a few exceptions of ancient or Arabic names, nearly all stars are designated by catalog numbers rather than names.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Star_Registry