A custom star map of the night that changed everything
The stars exactly where they were, on your date and in your place. Design it here in two minutes, download it straight away and print it wherever you like.
Design my mapDigital file for €11.99. Instant download.
- A real skyComputed from an astronomical catalogue for your date and place.
- Instant downloadYour file is ready as soon as you pay.
- Secure paymentBy card, through Lemon Squeezy.
- Ready to frameHigh resolution, from A4 up to 50 × 70 cm.
How it looks at home
Print it, frame it and hang it wherever you like. These photos are styled examples: the frame is not included.
How it works
Choose the moment
Enter the city, the date and the time. The sky at that instant is computed from an astronomical star catalogue.
Make it yours
Shape, colors, lettering and text. Add the moon as it was that night if you like.
Pay and download
When payment is done, a button brings you back to this page and you download your high-resolution file.
Choose how to show your moment
Every one of these designs comes out of the same editor. Change the shape, color and lettering until it is yours.
What you receive
A digital file, not a poster in the post. You have it today and print it at whatever size you prefer.
Design my map- Format
- High-resolution PNG at 300 dpi
- Sizes
- Eight, from 20 × 25 cm (8 × 10 in) to 50 × 70 cm (20 × 28 in), including A4 and A3
- Poster languages
- English, Spanish and French
- Printing
- At home, at a print shop or with an online printing service
How to print and frame it
- The paperAsk for matte paper, 200 gsm or heavier. On dark designs, matte avoids reflections.
- The printingAt a print shop or an online printer, upload the file as it is: it is already 300 dpi at the size you chose.
- The frameChoose a frame the same size as the file. If you want a mat around it, get the frame one size up.
A gift for the moments that matter
- ChristmasA gift that arrives on time, even at the last minute.
- Valentine’s DayThe sky on your night, with your names.
- New babyThe sky on the day they arrived, with their name and date.
- For MomThe night she became a mother.
- For DadThe day he became a father, with his children’s names.
- ChristeningA keepsake from the godparents, with a name and a dedication.
- WeddingThe sky on the wedding night, with the couple’s names.
- AnniversaryThe night you met, or your first kiss.
- In memoryA quiet way to remember someone you love.
Also: the moon on your date
A print with the exact phase of the moon on the night each of you was born. One moon, or the whole family’s.
Design my moon print
Frequently asked questions
What is a custom star map?
It is a print showing the night sky exactly as it looked from one place on a given date and time. It is also called a night sky print, star chart or constellation map, and it is a popular anniversary, wedding and new baby gift.
Is the map real?
Yes. Positions are computed from a star catalogue for the date, time and coordinates you choose. It is not a generic decorative image.
What if I don’t know the exact time?
Use 10 pm. The sky turns only a little in an hour, so the map will look very similar.
Will anything be shipped to me?
No. It is a digital file you download straight away. You decide where and at what size to print it.
How does payment work?
You pay by card through a secure checkout. When you finish, the download button brings you back to this page with your map ready, without the watermark. You also get an email with the same button.
Can I fix a mistake after paying?
Yes. Before you download we ask you to check the text. If you spot a mistake afterwards, write to storyphyle@gmail.com and we will send you the corrected file.
What if my city isn’t in the search?
Paste the coordinates just as Google Maps gives them and the map is computed the same way.
How accurate is the map?
Stars are placed with an error of less than one degree, which on a 30 cm print is about one millimeter. The map shows stars, constellations and the Milky Way. It does not draw planets, so a very bright point you remember, such as Venus or Jupiter, may not appear. It is a decorative print, not a scientific instrument.