Nonprofit Adopt a Star

09/01/2026

A decade after the discovery of unexpected behavior in old sun-like stars from Kepler data, an international team learned something fundamental about the evolution of our own solar system.

Scientists say our star might be in a midlife crisis of sorts. What does that mean for life?

08/20/2026

Congratulations to "Andrea Awolope" – the suspected planetary system that you adopted has now been confirmed as TOI-5806! ⭐ adoptastar.org

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07/24/2026

For the first time, NASA’s TESS (Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite) mission has identified a planet orbiting a distant star thanks to ripples in

07/01/2026

We are proud sponsors of the TESS/Kepler Asteroseismic Science Consortium Workshop, taking place next week in Aarhus, Denmark. https://conferences.au.dk/tasc10-kasc17

06/20/2026

Congratulations to "My light in the dark" – you are the winner of the Bright Star adoption next to the Triangulum galaxy. Happy Father's Day! ⭐ adoptastar.org

the unique gift that supports astronomy research

06/04/2026

Adopt any star between now and (June 21) for your chance to win this Bright Star adoption next to the Triangulum galaxy! ⭐️ adoptastar.org

05/10/2026

Congratulations to "My brightest star, Mimì" – you are the winner of the Bright Star adoption right next to the Whirlpool galaxy. Happy Mother's Day! ⭐ adoptastar.org

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04/24/2026

Adopt any star between now and (May 10) for your chance to win this Bright Star adoption (HD 117815) right next to the Whirlpool galaxy! ⭐️ adoptastar.org

04/23/2026

Congratulations to "Ian Campbell", "Little Juni", "Anna Laura Franza", and "Our Beautiful Mama, Andrea" – the suspected planetary systems that you adopted have now been confirmed as TOI-1718, TOI-4156, TOI-5502, and TOI-5159! 🪐 adoptastar.org

the unique gift that supports astronomy research