Birthday gift idea
A birthday gift from the sky they were born under
For the person who has everything, give them something they can’t already own: the sky over their birthplace on the day they were born. It is especially good for milestone birthdays, when looking back is half the point.
Which moment should you map?
- The day they were born, for 18th, 21st, 30th, 40th, 50th, 60th and beyond.
- A defining birthday, such as the night of a surprise party or a birthday trip.
Don’t know their birth time?
Ask a parent, or check a birth certificate. If it is unknown, choose an evening hour such as 21:00 on their birthday. You still get that date’s sky over that place, and you can leave the time off the poster.
Words that work
Happy 30th, Maya
The sky on the night you were born.
Fifty Years of You
Lisbon · 12 August 1976
Design tips
- The calendar dial frame, with the months around the edge, suits birthdays especially well.
- Grandparents love a set: one map for each grandchild’s birth.
How to get it
Design and preview free in the editor. When you’re happy, buy Personalized Star Map Print | Custom Birth Date Night Sky (Digital Download) (or any star map listing in the Etsy shop), then enter your Etsy order number when you download. You get a 300 DPI PNG, an exact-size PDF and an SVG.
Questions
What is a unique birthday gift for someone who has everything?
A star map of the sky over their birthplace on the day they were born. It can’t be bought anywhere else because it is calculated for them.
Is it good for a 30th, 40th, 50th or 60th birthday?
Yes. Milestone birthdays are the most popular use, because the poster looks back to where it all began.
More gift ideas
Try it now. It’s free to design.
Enter a date, time and place and watch the real sky appear.