tags: #publish links: [[My Writing]] created: 2022-01-02 Sun --- # Shooting Stars as a Service (Invented while at Camp Blackman on [[Warrumbungles camping 2021-12]]) What could be more romantic than seeing a shooting star at exactly the right moment? Order your shooting star in advance, specifying viewing location, direction and exact time to half-second resolution, and we'll make it happen for you. A vast network of satellites launches small rocks on carefully-timed trajectories to burn up as they enter the atmosphere, creating your unique personalised shooting star for your viewing pleasure. For an extra charge, choose your colour! Metallic stars are available producing all the colours of a firework display, and more. Prices begin at $120,000 for a 200ms shooting star. Ask us for a custom quote for longer-lasting moments, or even your own very special meteorite impact at the location of your choice[^targetting], with collectible souvenir[^souvenir] Check out our other services - 30% discount available for a subscription of 10 or more astronomical events per year. [^targetting]: Targetting is approximate with 500m resolution due to atmospheric conditions. For the best experience, choose a large target and ensure your event will not be adversely affected if your meteorite does not land as intended. No responsibility is accepted for disruption of air traffic or objects or people on the ground. We recommend you obtain legal advice on how bombardment will be interpreted in your local jurisdiction, as this is a developing area of law. [^souvenir]: Souvenir availability requires manual location of the meteorite after landing. Please ensure you allocate sufficient time for this when planning your event, and obtain the necessary property access permission to reach the impact location. Meteorites may be hot on impact and should be handled with gloves if located within 15min of impact. Obtaining legal ownership of impacted objects may require a court ruling in some jurisdictions.