Adopt a star from a non-profit and support scientific research

Select a star: The Kepler Input Catalog contains basic data about each of the stars to be targeted by the mission. You can select any star that has not already been adopted. Just browse the catalog through Google Sky if you want to adopt two stars together or a star of a certain color (click on the placemark to see the star number), or select a star by number in the text version if you want the number to commemorate a special date (search under "Star #" for a string of numbers like "021409"). If you need help selecting a star, email us or just make a donation and we will send you more detailed instructions.

Adopt the star: After you select a star, you can adopt it by filling in your name and the star number (for example: Jane Doe, KIC 1234567) for the "Designation" and clicking one of the donate buttons below. For Google Checkout, fill in your name and star number under the donate button before clicking it. For Paypal, enter the designation after you login but before you complete the donation. For the Network for Good, you can fill in the designation on the page just after you click the button below. If you want to adopt the star for someone else, use their name in the "Designation" instead. If this sounds too complicated, just make a donation and you will receive an email with instructions for how to specify the name and star number afterwards.