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Be A Star

You Donate. They Sparkle.

Give a gift that reaches for the stars. Dedicate a constellation in honour of someone special while supporting science education in the community.

Star dedications range from $50 to $1,000 and can include a personalized message to accompany the gift. All Be A Star donations are eligible for a charitable tax receipt.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Your digital Be A Star package includes a digital certificate with your personalized message and a unique star pin to look up your star in the sky online for sharing with family and friends. If a physical package is selected for pickup or mailing, an authenticated physical certificate and a printed star map with details on the star will also be included.
Purchase a Star
Be a Star is a fundraising endeavour of The Edmonton Space & Science Foundation, to support the programs of TELUS World of Science - Edmonton and is not an official astronomical designation.
Be a Star Package

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn more about the Be a Star program

1. What is the Be a Star program?

The Be a Star program is perfect for any gift giving occasion and also offers a lasting sentiment as a memorial or tribute. With each package you have the option to receive a digital package including a certificate of your star with a personalized message, unique star pin to see your star online, and a physical package which additionally contains a star map with details of your star.

2. How much does a Be a Star package cost?

Star donations prices range from $50 to $1000 with the magnitude of stars becoming stronger (brighter) as the donation amount increases.

3. How can I see the star that I purchased?

You can view your star by clicking here and typing in the unique star pin that you received in your confirmation email. You can also view your star by visiting the Be A Star kiosk at TELUS World of Science - Edmonton located across from our Box Office in the lobby.

4. I am having issues with my Be a Star who can I contact for help?

You can email bas@twose.ca during regular business hours and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

5. Are Be a Star purchases tax deductible?

Yes, they are tax deductible with net proceeds supporting programming at TELUS World of Science - Edmonton. You will receive a tax receipt within a month of your Be A Star donation being made.

6. What does the Be a Star certificate look like?

You can see an example of what your certificate will look like here.

7. What type of messages can I include with my star?

The Be a Star program represents a unique gift from the heart so your message could be anything you feel fitting for the recipient but if you are feeling lost coming up with an idea we have provided a few examples as a starting point - Message Samples

8. Do I physically own my star?

The Be a Star program does not represent an official astronomical designation.

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