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i got my fiance a star for his bday which consolation should i pick helpAra (Altar), Carina (Keel), Centaurus (Centaur), Columba (Dove), Corona Australis (Southern Crown), Crux (Southern Cross), Dorado (Goldfish), Indus ( The Indian), Norma (Carpenter's Square), Orion (Hunter), Phoenix (Firebird), Piscis Austrinus (Southern Fish), Puppis (Ship's Stern), Pyxis (Ship’s Compass), Vela (Sail).

Answer 1

Pheonix or Orion would be excellent choices.

Answer 2

draw out of a hat

Answer 3

heres a little artical i have kept since 2003, you might like this, about the stars, it has a message behind it...

we are now reaching the end of the dog days, which are always in July and August. The term is linked to the days when Sirius, the dog star, rises just before the sun does.  Its not the first day that the sun is visible with Sirius, Its the first time Sirius is visible with the sun. For the previous 40 days Sirius hasnt been visible at all..All the stars are invisible for a while at some stages during the year, including the giants of the skies, like Orion and Hercules. So when you read, in a fairy story that the hero wanders in places unknown for 40 days or some simular time before returning to claim his kindom, or princess (both) you will know that the idea came first from the stars.......

Answer 4

A lot of those constellations are visible in the southern hemisphere or close to the equator.

Orion is a safe one if you live further north.

Prehaps you live close to the equator and you can see many of those constellations anyway, or maybe you live in the souther hemisphere, in which case, go with anything.

Answer 5

i think pyxis.

its beautiful name and it can be a way to show him that no matter what you will be there to help him find his way.

Answer 6

Just FYI, only the International Astronomical Union has the right to officially name stars. Nobody else does. Sure, you can put together a company, let people buy their own names for stars and put these names down in a book, but it actually means nothing beyond the book itself. These star naming companies are kind of a scam. Not legally, but ethically.

That's a nice romantic gift to give your fiance, but just letting you know that the name you bought has no meaning outside of the company that issued it to you and of course yourself. My advice is to go out on a clear night and pick the star that catches your eye the most, and decide to give it your own name. Nobody can tell you that you can't call it by the name you've chosen. And the bonus is that it's free and just as meaningful as going through one of these star registry outfits.

Answer 7

Pick any one you choose.  Personally, I have an affinity for Orion.  It's almost always visible.

By the way--and this shouldn't take anything away from your thoughtful romantic gesture--the star isn't his.  Stars belong to no one.  His "ownership" of that star isn't acknowledged by any international body.  It's just recognized by the people you gave the money to.  Here's some more information on the International Star Registry:

http://www.wired.com/techbiz/media/news/...

I don't say this to be a party pooper.  (It's cute that you did this.)  I just want you to be informed.

Answer 8

What a unique, thought provoking question! This is a gift that can potentially make a huge statement and you can make it  even more valuable and memorable with some deep thought. You're going to get many different opinions because individuals are drawn to a certain constellation themselves.  Of course, you want to pick the one symbol to which you are drawn toward more than the others. Since each constellation is named for an icon with specific attributes, read about the one you're 'feeling'. Then you can make this gift really significant by explaining to him why you chose it for him...of course because what the constellation represents and symbolizes are the qualities you adore in him. You'll find the right one on your own. I promise.

Answer 9

"Honey, I bought you a star.  It's located in the constellation Pyxis, which is the 'Ship's Compass.'  Did you know in the olden days ships at sea would use the stars to navigate.  They would set their compasses by finding familiar stars and constellations that they new which part of the sky they were in.  I thought it was interesting because just as the stars guided sailors to their safe harbors, I hope to that this gift will guide me to your heart always."