Celestron has linked up with the International Star Registry, offering to name a star as a prize sweepstake competition.
Celestron(R), a leading designer, manufacturer and importer of high-quality optical products including computerized and non-computerized telescopes, binoculars, spotting scopes and microscopes, is offering stargazers the opportunity to transform ordinary backyards into "stellar" urban adventures with the launch of Celestron's Ultimate Backyard Adventure Sweepstakes, http://www.celestron.com/UBASC/ .
Entrants are also encouraged to nominate their favourite "celebrity" to have a star named after them through a partnership with International Star Registry. Following the contest, Celestron will announce the people's choice for the celebrity star naming and the Star Registry will make the new name official. Read more
Ed ~ For those not in the know, the International Star Registry is basically a scam to sell star names to the general public under the pretence that they own them. As a result of this unfortunate mistake, this forum will not promote new Celestron products. ie buy Meade