Some gifts disappear into a drawer. A star map gift from Skylit Studio goes straight onto the wall. It captures the exact pattern of the night sky over a place and moment that matters: the night you got engaged, the morning a baby arrived, the evening of a first date. Printed in Manchester and shipped across the UK, each piece is made to order and carries a meaning that a generic present simply cannot match. This guide walks through every Skylit Studio product, maps each one to the occasions it suits best, and gives you everything you need to choose confidently.
Why a star map gift?
Personalised gifts land differently when they are grounded in something real. A star map gift works because it is built from genuine astronomical data: the constellations, planets and star positions visible from a specific location at a specific moment in time. The result is a print that tells a story without needing a caption. Many customers tell us it is the first time a gift has made the recipient cry happy tears.
Skylit Studio takes that idea further than most. Alongside the classic star map, the collection includes a personalised moon map, a multi-moon family print, a satellite-imagery name piece, and a personalised location map. Each product is designed for a different emotional occasion, so picking the right one matters.
A star map gift is not just a print. It is a date, a place, and a feeling, framed and ready to hang.
Skylit StudioNot sure where to begin? The how it works page walks through the customisation process step by step.
Choose by occasion
Anniversary
An anniversary gift needs to mark a specific moment, not a general sentiment. The classic star map set to the night of a wedding or first date is a proven choice: the couple can see exactly which constellations were overhead, with a personalised caption and coordinates beneath. For couples who want something that celebrates every member of a family rather than a single date, the Family Moon print can map up to four significant moments across a shared timeline: the wedding night, a first home, the arrival of a child, a milestone anniversary. Each moon phase is labelled individually, turning the print into a quiet narrative.
Birthday
For birthday gifts, the personalised moon map is worth a close look. It renders the precise phase of the moon on the night someone was born: a crescent, a full moon, a waning gibbous, shown in rich photographic detail with the date and a message printed below. It works equally well for a milestone 30th or 50th as it does for a first birthday keepsake a parent wants to save. The star map is another strong option, particularly for someone who has a meaningful birth city or who loves astronomy.
New baby
A new baby gift needs to feel permanent. The moon map set to the exact night of a birth gives parents something to hang in the nursery from day one, and it grows with the child into a conversation piece years later. The star map works just as well if the parents have a meaningful location: the hospital town, the city they live in, the place where they found out they were expecting.
Wedding
As a wedding gift, a personalised star map set to the wedding night is a thoughtful alternative to the usual homeware. It requires knowing the venue location and the date, both of which guests typically have from the invitation. The star map includes an optional handwritten-style message field, so you can add a personal note directly onto the print. The location map is another option for couples who have a place that defines their relationship: choose anywhere from a whole city down to a single street, and optionally mark the exact spot with a pin.
Graduation
A graduation star map captures the night of the ceremony: the location of the university, the date of the ceremony, and a message congratulating the graduate. It is a keepsake that acknowledges a specific achievement rather than a generic milestone, and it tends to look at home on a first flat wall long after the graduation cards have gone.
Something truly different: Your Name From Orbit
When the occasion calls for a gift that has never been seen before, Your Name From Orbit delivers. It spells a chosen name in real satellite imagery: each letter is formed from a coastline, a river bend or a landscape formation photographed from space. Enter a name such as LUNA or BENNETT and Skylit Studio assembles a panoramic print where every character is a genuine image of Earth from orbit. It is a name gift, not a location gift, and it works beautifully for anyone with an unusual name, a love of geography, or a taste for the extraordinary.
Make it personal
Personalised Star Map | Custom Night Sky Print
From £21.99
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Personalised Moon Map | by Skylit Studio
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Personalised Moon Phase Map for Family | by Skylit Studio
From £21.99
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Custom Location Map | Personalised Map Print by Skylit Studio
From £21.99
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Your Name From Orbit
From £21.99
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Print Your Universe - Custom Image Print
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Which product for which person?
Here is a quick matcher to help narrow things down:
- Romantic partner, any occasion: Star map set to a meaningful date and place, or the moon map for a birthday.
- New parents: Moon map set to the birth night, or a star map of the birth location.
- A family group: Family Moon with each member's birthday moon, or a timeline of shared milestones.
- Someone who loves maps or travel: Location map of a favourite city, neighbourhood, or place with personal significance.
- Someone with a distinctive name or a love of space: Your Name From Orbit.
- Astrology or moon-phase enthusiast: Personalised moon map.
- Not sure what to get? The classic star map is the most versatile personalised star map gift in the range and suits virtually every recipient and occasion.
Curious about the night sky in general? The Night Sky Explorer lets you explore the constellations overhead for any date and location before you order.
Sizes and prices
All Skylit Studio products are available as a print only, framed, or on canvas. The star map, location map and Your Name From Orbit print in portrait orientation; the moon map and Family Moon print in landscape orientation, with equivalent size options (for example, a moon map at 40×30 cm is the same print area as a star map at 30×40 cm). Print and framed price tiers are the same across all products.
Star map: print only
| Size | Price |
|---|---|
| A4 | £21.99 |
| 30 x 40 cm | £27.99 |
| 40 x 50 cm | £31.99 |
| 50 x 70 cm | £39.99 |
| 60 x 80 cm | £69.99 |
Star map: framed (Black, White or Natural frame)
| Size | Price |
|---|---|
| A4 | £36.98 |
| 30 x 40 cm | £47.98 |
| 40 x 50 cm | £56.98 |
| 50 x 70 cm | £74.98 |
| 60 x 80 cm | £119.98 |
Every product is available on canvas in four sizes at the same prices: £49.99 at A4, £59.99 at 30×40 cm, £69.99 at 40×50 cm and £99.99 at 50×70 cm (the moon map and Family Moon use the equivalent landscape sizes). The location map also comes in a Dark Brown frame option at A4. There is no A3 size in the range.
How ordering works
Every Skylit Studio print is made to order in Manchester. The process is straightforward: choose your product, enter the date, location and any personal message, preview the design in real time, then add to basket. Most customers complete a star map gift in under five minutes.
Orders placed by 3PM on a working day are dispatched the same day. Standard UK delivery via Royal Mail Tracked 48 is free and typically takes 2 to 4 business days. Next Working Day delivery is available for £6.95 if ordered by 3PM, and a Late Cut-off Next Working Day option is available until 5PM for £15.00. Weekend delivery (Saturday from £9.90, Sunday from £11.90) is available on framed prints up to 40 x 50 cm when ordered by Thursday. Canvas prints may require one extra working day due to the stretching and finishing process.
Skylit Studio also ships internationally to Ireland, Germany and the United States. All international orders are fully tracked, with customs duties and import taxes prepaid at checkout so there is nothing extra to pay on delivery.
Frequently asked questions
What sizes and prices are available for a star map gift from Skylit Studio?
Star map prints are available in five sizes: A4, 30 x 40 cm, 40 x 50 cm, 50 x 70 cm and 60 x 80 cm. Print-only prices run from £21.99 (A4) to £69.99 (60 x 80 cm). Framed options in Black, White or Natural start from £36.98 at A4 and reach £119.98 for the largest size. Canvas is available on every product in four sizes at the same prices: £49.99 (A4), £59.99 (30 x 40 cm), £69.99 (40 x 50 cm) and £99.99 (50 x 70 cm). The moon map and Family Moon print in landscape orientation (equivalent sizes: 40x30 cm through 80x60 cm) at the same price tiers. Location map and Your Name From Orbit share the same portrait sizes and prices as the star map. All prices are shown at checkout inclusive of UK VAT.
How quickly will my personalised star map gift arrive?
Orders placed by 3PM on a working day are dispatched the same day from Skylit Studio's Manchester facility. Standard UK delivery via Royal Mail Tracked 48 is free and typically takes 2 to 4 business days. Next Working Day delivery is available for £6.95 (order by 3PM) or £15.00 with the late cut-off option (order by 5PM). Saturday delivery costs £9.90 and Sunday delivery £11.90, both available on framed prints up to 40 x 50 cm when ordered by Thursday. Canvas prints may need one additional working day. Every order comes with a tracking number.
What is the difference between a star map and a moon map?
A star map shows the full constellation map of the night sky: the star patterns, Milky Way, and planet positions overhead at a chosen date, time and location. A moon map focuses entirely on the moon: it renders the precise phase visible on a chosen night in photographic detail, with the date and a personal message beneath. Star maps tend to suit romantic occasions and travel-linked moments; moon maps are particularly popular for birthdays and birth announcements.
What is the Family Moon print and who is it for?
The Family Moon print displays up to four moon phases on a single print, each labelled with a name and date. It can be used in two ways: one moon per family member's birthday, creating a portrait of the whole family's birth moons together; or a single person's life timeline, mapping up to four meaningful milestones such as a birth, a wedding, a first home, and a milestone birthday. Both approaches result in a print that tells a layered personal story.
What is Your Name From Orbit?
Your Name From Orbit spells a chosen name using real satellite imagery: each letter is formed by a coastline, river or landscape visible from space. It is a name gift, not a location gift, so the imagery is selected to form the letters of the name rather than to show anywhere connected to the recipient. Names are entered in letters only (A to Z, no spaces or punctuation), for example LUNA or BENNETT. It suits anyone with a distinctive name, a curiosity about Earth from space, or a taste for something genuinely unusual.
Can I give a star map gift without knowing all the details in advance?
Skylit Studio keeps the ordering process flexible. If you know the date and rough location (a city is sufficient), you can complete a personalised star map gift in a few minutes. The message and title fields are optional, so you can keep the design clean and minimal if you prefer. If you are buying as a surprise gift and want to fill in the details later, contact the team before placing the order.
Is a personalised star map gift available for UK delivery only?
Skylit Studio ships to the UK, Ireland, Germany and the United States. All orders are fully tracked. For international deliveries, customs duties and import taxes are prepaid at checkout, so the price shown is the price paid with nothing extra due on arrival. Framed prints in the larger 50 x 70 cm and 60 x 80 cm sizes are currently available for UK delivery only; all other sizes and finishes ship internationally.
Ready to find the right star map gift?
A star map gift from Skylit Studio works because it is anchored in a real moment. The night sky on a wedding night, a birthday, a birth: these are facts that become art. Whether you are looking for a personalised anniversary gift, a keepsake for a new arrival, or something completely original like Your Name From Orbit, the Skylit Studio range has a product designed for it.
Browse the full collection, preview your design in real time, and order by 3PM for same-day dispatch.
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