Editorial Policy

0. Our scope

Asteria Star covers everything above Earth: astronomy, space exploration, the night sky, celestial events, observation and astrophotography, the history and mythology of the sky, and astrology as a separate cultural tradition. The standards below apply across all of it.

1. Accuracy before everything

We publish what is well established and clearly mark what is uncertain or still being developed. We do not invent astronomical data, statistics, dates, or measurements. Where a page has not yet been fully written, we say so plainly rather than padding it with filler.

2. Sourcing

Factual astronomy content is written to be cited from authoritative primary and reference sources. Every topic declares the source slots it draws on, and specific claims will carry specific citations. See our sources policy for the full list and how we use it. We do not scrape, and we do not republish unverified claims.

3. Astronomy is science

Astronomy content is presented as evidence-based science. We describe the consensus understanding, attribute it to sources, and avoid speculation dressed up as fact.

4. Astrology is tradition — and labeled as such

Astrology, numerology, and related practices are presented as cultural, symbolic, historical, and interpretive material. Every astrology page carries this disclaimer:

Astrology content on Asteria Star is presented as cultural, symbolic, historical, and interpretive material. It is not presented as scientifically proven astronomy.

We never present astrology as scientifically proven, and we never mix astrological claims into scientific astronomy pages.

5. No fabrication

• No invented statistics, ratings, or counts.
• No fabricated astronomical figures, distances, or dates.
• No fake quotes, sources, or endorsements.
• No placeholder lorem ipsum in published copy.

6. Imagery and media

We use only openly licensed or public-domain imagery, and we record each item's source, license, and required attribution before publishing it. Details are in the sources policy.

7. Corrections

When we find an error, we fix it and note material corrections. Accuracy is more important to us than appearing infallible.

8. Use of automation

We may use software to help structure and draft content, but editorial responsibility — and the duty to verify facts against real sources — always rests with people. Automation never overrides the rules above.