The Day You Were Born
Keep the sky from their first day close in a personalised star map.
Keep the sky from their first day close in a personalised star map.
- Create the sky from the date, time and place they were born
- Add their name, birth details and a message for them
- Choose the celestial features that suit their story
- Watch the family keepsake come together in the live preview
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Keep the sky from their first day close in a personalised star map.
- Create the sky from the date, time and place they were born
- Add their name, birth details and a message for them
- Choose the celestial features that suit their story
- Watch the family keepsake come together in the live preview
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What is a 'day you were born star map'?
A map of stars is a very detailed depiction of what the night sky looked like on a specific date of your choice. It’s like looking up into the night sky on that special date, seeing the sky exactly as it was and reliving that moment in time.
Some believe that the positioning of stars and other celestial bodies influences life here on Earth. On momentous occasions, such as a birth of a child, the stars, planets, and the heavens are believed to be in perfect harmony. It’s a moment worth capturing forever, as it’s these special events that help to define our course through life.
Regardless of how you feel about the sky’s impact on life on Earth, custom star map posters are meant to mark your most special moments in life. They’re beautiful and artistic and are made for displaying in your home. What’s more, they make excellent gifts to share with family members, your spouse, your children, or other loved ones whose lives you wish to celebrate.
Are our 'the night you were born star map' accurate?
Our interactive star map editor isn’t just for show. It’s actually powered by sophisticated technology using data from the Hipparcos for the most accurate recreation of the night sky. Hipparcos was the first satellite space project that focused on astrometry, which is the measurement of how celestial bodies are positioned in the sky. It has collected data across more than 118,000 stars in the sky, allowing us to make highly detailed star maps for our customers.
When you order a map of stars poster from Positive Prints, it’s the next best thing to traveling back in time to gaze upon the night sky on the night of the birth of a child.
How can I customize a 'day you were born star map'?
You don’t have to know astronomy or astrology to create a 'map of stars on the day you were born, nor do you have to do extensive research to find out what the night sky looked like on the day the child is born. At Positive Prints, we’ve taken all the guesswork out of the equation so that artistic beauty can thrive.
Our user-friendly, intuitive Star Editor guides you through three easy steps to create a map of stars. Using our creator tool, you step into the role of the designer. Select your map shape, color combination, level of detail, and custom text. With every selection or change, you can watch your map come to life.
Choose to include constellations, constellation names, the Milky Way, planets, and/or planet names if you wish. You can control the level of detail on the map to get the exact image you want.
Select the location of the moment you wish to capture with a sky chart, along with the date and time for the most accurate representation. Add lines of text to offer a sentimental message to a little one or to caption your moment in time.
Once you’ve finished customizing 'the night you were born star map', you can select how to receive it. Currently, Positive Prints offers the option to print and mail your poster to you, or you can choose a digital download file and have it printed at the local place of your choice (ideal for last-minute gift options). We also offer canvas and framed versions, both of which are high-quality and suitable for gift-giving.
On the day you were born - The most meaningful gift!
Our customers love Positive Prints sky charts for many reasons, but our most common request is for gifting purposes. A custom star chart makes for a beloved gift. Especially for the birth of a baby.
It’s a personal newborn gift that shows you went the extra mile to create something beautiful for the most important people in your life.
We invite you to get started today - try our intuitive Star Editor and create your 'day you were born star map' in a matter of minutes!
Keep the Sky from Their First Day Close
Some memories stay close because of a person, a place, or a sound. The Day You Were Born is personalised star map art based on a loved one's birth date, time, and place, created from the real details behind the sky from the first day of someone's life.
Add the birth details, choose the celestial features, and include their name and a message. It connects a family memory with the sky that surrounded the beginning and gives the story a warm place in the home.
The Story Held in This Birth Star Map
It is a personal view of the sky connected to one person's arrival. Astronomical data recreates the sky for the entered birth details, giving the artwork a real moment as its foundation.
What gives it heart is the connection to the people involved. It works as a nursery keepsake when a child is small and still explains their story clearly as they grow.
A Real Moment Behind Every Detail of Your Birth Star Map
Astronomical data recreates the sky for the entered birth details, giving the artwork a real moment as its foundation. Add the birth details, choose the celestial features, and include their name and a message.
The real details hold the piece together, but the name and message are what make it feel like part of your own family story.
Add the Details Your Family Will Recognise to Your Birth Star Map
Start with the birth date, time, and place, then add the names and words your family or partner will recognise. Add the birth details, choose the celestial features, and include their name and a message.
- A family message and chosen sky details
- The birth date, time, and place
- The child's or loved one's name
The live preview lets you check the birth details, wording, and sky before finishing the design. Keep the message natural, as though you were saying it to them at home.
A Warm Birth Star Map for the People Who Know the Story
This is a warm choice for new parents, grandparents, godparents, and families celebrating someone special. It can mark newborn welcomes, christenings, first birthdays, later birthdays, and family milestones.
It works as a nursery keepsake when a child is small and still explains their story clearly as they grow. The memory makes the gift personal before any extra words are added.
Make Room at Home for the Sky from Their First Day
Bring their name, their first place, and the sky from their beginning into one family keepsake. Over time, it can become part of the way a family tells the story of that first day.
Begin with the birth date, time, and place, use the live preview to check the details, and choose words that sound like they came from you.
