A star map is the sky captured exactly as it stood above one city on one night. You give us the date, the time and the place, and we calculate the real position of the stars and constellations for that moment and build a poster from it. Every order is computed on its own, so no two maps are ever the same.
Who a star map poster is for
Most of these maps are ordered for a relationship anniversary or a wedding, printing the night of a first date or the day someone said yes. The second big reason is a birth, when the sky at the hour of delivery becomes the first gift a child keeps for life. People also order them for birthdays, graduations, a first home together, and for the anniversary of someone who is no longer here. All of these stories share one thing, which is a date nobody wants to forget.
What you choose when ordering
The date and time decide which constellations sit at the centre of the map. The city sets the point we look at the sky from, so Kyiv and Berlin on the same night give slightly different maps. The colour scheme carries the mood of the poster, and the inscription along the bottom makes sure that years later nobody has to work out what the date meant.
Colour schemes
The dark sky remains the classic choice, with a deep blue-black background and white stars, the way a genuinely clear night looks. The light scheme turns the poster almost graphic, since a beige background with dark stars sits calmly on a pale wall. The blue sky adds saturation and works well next to wood. The pink and purple gradient is for anyone who wants the romance stated openly.
Formats and paper
We print in A4 at 21×30 cm or A3 at 30×42 cm on Fujifilm photo paper, matte or glossy as you prefer. A4 sits well on a desk or a shelf, while A3 takes over a wall and reads from across the room. The matte finish never catches a lamp, and the gloss gives a deeper black with brighter stars.
Frequently asked questions
How accurate is the map
Star positions are calculated from astronomical data for the date, time and coordinates you give us, so the poster shows the real sky of that night rather than a decorative drawing. If you do not remember the exact time we use midnight, and the overall look of the sky barely changes.
How long does it take to make
One to three working days once we have agreed the details with you. The poster then ships anywhere in Ukraine with Nova Poshta, and we send orders abroad as well.
Can I order a sky from decades ago
Yes, there is no limit on the year. A sky over Ternopil in 1985 is calculated just as precisely as a sky over Kyiv last spring.
What should the inscription say
Usually a short line, the date itself and the coordinates of the city. Names work well, so does a line from a song, or the one sentence that only means something to two people.
How do I place an order
Add the poster to your cart and pick a format. We write to you afterwards to confirm the date, the city, the colour and the inscription, and we send the artwork for approval before anything is printed.
The rest of our posters live in the Posters section.
Star Map Poster
A star map of the sky as it stood above your city on the night that mattered. You choose the date, the place, the colours and the inscription.
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A star map is the sky captured exactly as it stood above one city on one night. You give us the date, the time and the place, and we calculate the real position of the stars and constellations for that moment and build a poster from it. Every order is computed on its own, so no two maps are ever the same.
Who a star map poster is for
Most of these maps are ordered for a relationship anniversary or a wedding, printing the night of a first date or the day someone said yes. The second big reason is a birth, when the sky at the hour of delivery becomes the first gift a child keeps for life. People also order them for birthdays, graduations, a first home together, and for the anniversary of someone who is no longer here. All of these stories share one thing, which is a date nobody wants to forget.
What you choose when ordering
The date and time decide which constellations sit at the centre of the map. The city sets the point we look at the sky from, so Kyiv and Berlin on the same night give slightly different maps. The colour scheme carries the mood of the poster, and the inscription along the bottom makes sure that years later nobody has to work out what the date meant.
Colour schemes
The dark sky remains the classic choice, with a deep blue-black background and white stars, the way a genuinely clear night looks. The light scheme turns the poster almost graphic, since a beige background with dark stars sits calmly on a pale wall. The blue sky adds saturation and works well next to wood. The pink and purple gradient is for anyone who wants the romance stated openly.
Formats and paper
We print in A4 at 21×30 cm or A3 at 30×42 cm on Fujifilm photo paper, matte or glossy as you prefer. A4 sits well on a desk or a shelf, while A3 takes over a wall and reads from across the room. The matte finish never catches a lamp, and the gloss gives a deeper black with brighter stars.
Frequently asked questions
How accurate is the map
Star positions are calculated from astronomical data for the date, time and coordinates you give us, so the poster shows the real sky of that night rather than a decorative drawing. If you do not remember the exact time we use midnight, and the overall look of the sky barely changes.
How long does it take to make
One to three working days once we have agreed the details with you. The poster then ships anywhere in Ukraine with Nova Poshta, and we send orders abroad as well.
Can I order a sky from decades ago
Yes, there is no limit on the year. A sky over Ternopil in 1985 is calculated just as precisely as a sky over Kyiv last spring.
What should the inscription say
Usually a short line, the date itself and the coordinates of the city. Names work well, so does a line from a song, or the one sentence that only means something to two people.
How do I place an order
Add the poster to your cart and pick a format. We write to you afterwards to confirm the date, the city, the colour and the inscription, and we send the artwork for approval before anything is printed.
The rest of our posters live in the Posters section.