You are likely aware that when we gaze at the stars, we do not actually see the stars themselves, but rather their light, which consists of particles called photons. However, who exactly owns these photons? Let's explore this question.
According to a UN resolution passed in 1966, no state has ownership over objects in space. This phrasing, "no state," enabled an entrepreneurial individual to claim ownership over the moon and sell plots of it. He even filed a lawsuit against NASA for landing on his property without permission.
As for photons, while they are in space, they do not belong to anyone and cannot be owned by anyone. However, once they enter the Earth's atmosphere, their status changes. In the Earth's atmosphere, they still do not belong to anyone, and their possession is not regulated by any authority.
In June 2022, I announced that I am the owner of the light from 4700 visible stars. How did I manage to do this? Thanks to blockchain technology, it is now possible to register ownership of star photons. In a blockchain, information is securely, transparently, and immutably stored, which means that the fact recorded in it cannot be denied. Before this, there were no institutions in the world regulating ownership of photons. But now, there is me.
I have released the "Star Light Ownership Certificate Collection" NFT collection on the opensea marketplace. Each token in this collection represents a certificate of ownership of the light (photons) of a particular star. By purchasing such a token-certificate, you secure the right to own photons (light) from a particular star that have already moved from space into the Earth's atmosphere.
If you believe that you have a more compelling reason to own the light of a star than I do, I am willing to hear your arguments. But until then, I remain the first owner of the light from these 4700 stars. Join my collection and become the proud owner of your very own Star Light Ownership Certificate!
To purchase a starlight, you will need a crypto wallet that supports NFT (non-fungible tokens). The most commonly used and convenient wallet for this purpose is Metamask, which can be installed on a browser or mobile device.
First, you will need to fund your wallet with the necessary amount of Ethereum to buy a star, and then navigate to opensea.io, the platform where NFTs are issued and traded. Access to opensea is directly through your wallet, and no separate registration is required.
Once you have accessed opensea, choose the starlight you want and submit an offer to the seller. The price for a regular star is $100, a VIP star is $1000, and 1/100 of a sun is $10000.
After a successful payment, the certificate of ownership for the starlight will appear in the NFT tab of your wallet.
If you are purchasing a star as a gift, you can create a new wallet and transfer its seed phrase (12 secret words that must be remembered when activating the wallet) to your friend. They will always be able to access their wallet, where their gift will be stored.
If you are unfamiliar with cryptocurrencies and NFTs, don't worry! I am ready to help you understand this topic and purchase your starlight in just a few minutes. Please feel free to contact me, and I will be happy to assist you!
There are dozens of star catalogs, and one can even create their own catalog. Renaming a star in such a catalog will not affect other, more significant and widely used catalogs. The seriousness of such renaming is up to individual interpretation. In your case, however, you own a physical object, albeit a small one, that can be seen.
There are several ways to choose a star: One can choose a star by name. Typically, these are bright and well-known stars such as Antares, Sirius, Altair, Vega, and others. One can choose a star from the constellation corresponding to their zodiac sign or select a star from the constellation visible from their location. Many stars have numerical and alphabetical designations. Perhaps these numbers or letters will have some significance to you.
To find a constellation in the sky, you need to know where to look and what it looks like. Here are a few steps that can help in the search:
Please note that searching for constellations may take time and requires patience and persistence. However, by following these steps, you can find and enjoy the beauty of many star constellations in the sky.
To find out which constellation corresponds to a certain date, you can use the following table:
Aries - March 21 to April 20
Taurus - April 21 to May 20
Gemini - May 21 to June 21
Cancer - June 22 to July 22
Leo - July 23 to August 23
Virgo - August 24 to September 23
Libra - September 24 to October 23
Scorpio - October 24 to November 22
Sagittarius - November 23 to December 21
Capricorn - December 22 to January 20
Aquarius - January 21 to February 19
Pisces - February 20 to March 20
You can give it as a gift or sell it as a regular token. Owning a star's light is a great reason to share on social media! You can give photons of a specific day to anyone. "Let my star shine only for you today!" The owner of the Sun's photons can file lawsuits against those who use these photons for their own gain. Of course, there are no legal grounds for such lawsuits, but the goals of such lawsuits can be different.
Starlight itself is not dangerous, but observing stars and other celestial objects through telescopes or binoculars can be dangerous if proper precautions are not taken. Direct observation of the sun or other bright objects without proper eye protection can lead to irreversible eye damage. In addition, there is a risk of getting a sunburn from prolonged exposure to sunlight without proper protection.