How Do You Date a Star?

Figuring out the age of a blinking speck in the sky is a difficult feat, especially if considering how many types of stars there are. This is where a Hertzsprung-Russell meets a gyrochronologist.

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[joshurlay]

Step one: Be ready for a long distance relationship.

[afeathereddinosaur]

Guys, it's not hard to date a star, they're not different from normal people, just the courteous, get to know the person, invite them to go to a good place you know both of you will appreciate, you could even date a Superstar and you'll be fine!

[danr.]

Just be yourself! Most stars are just like us.
Its best if you're famillier with their lesser known hits and not just their classics.

[chasetoncain]

i’ve never personally tried dating a star, but mostly because long distance relationships are really difficult :/

[raineca]

Came to the comments looking for advice to date a star, and y'all didn't disappoint!

[NerylaLouvel]

I'll tell you how NOT to date a star... you don't try to ask it's age;; (All seriousness, thank you scishow, we love your work ❤️)

[jadyn]

When dating a star it’s important to know that age is just a number and they’re in it for the long term.

[shareeclifton]

Me without my glasses read "would you date a star?"
Would I date a fiery mass floating in space? Probably.

[kaitiesaxe]

How do you get to know a whole lot of planets in a short amount of time?

Speed carbon dating.

[elinope]

Nearly every day the sun is the light of my eyes.

[Deeplycloseted]

I usually open by introducing myself. A lot of people start with a compliment, but this can scare away a shy star. If your introduction is met with a smile, then move to a compliment, but not about the star’s physical appearance, rather a star’s accessories. “Hey, that’s a really nice planetary system you got there. Must have taken a long time to develop?”

[WatchesTrainsAndRockets]

I always figured you could do it by trying to hang around back stage and try to get noticed by the star and striking up a relationship.

[davetoms]

Clicked hoping I could finally ask out Jennifer Connelly or Terry Farrell. But this video is just as good. Great video as always!

[LordBrittish]

I would love to ask a star out, but they all seem so beyond my reach.

[fep_ptcp]

How do you date a star: *the easiest way is if you know her before she gets famous*

[objective_psychology]

You take it to Star…bucks

…Yeah I'll show myself out

[ptrkmr]

I’m currently getting an astrophysics minor and I’m proud to say I already knew how to do this. One of first times I realized I actually learned cool stuff instead of just suffering

[Zelkiiro]

You ask it very nicely and respectfully.

[justinpyle]

I could never date a star, unless I was already in their orbit somehow

[Left-Earth]

1. Tell it how bright and beautiful it is.
2. Feel the heat and gravity between you two.
3. Tell it that you couldn't imagine life without it.
4. Be emotionally available, but try not to get burned.