Projectors

Rover 360 system

Only e-Planetarium™ offers three types of a single-projector systems!

Check out the "Fisheye Versus Mirror" page to see the advantages and disadvantages of the fisheye versus mirror option. One is best for your theater.

Our systems offer the highest resolution, highest quality, and the brightest projectors within the single-source class. Set-up is easy and quick for a single person. The systems are even checkable on airlines! the Elumenati lenses are now easily switchable from projector to projector... so don't let a projector failure stop your show!

  • Up to 2560 x 1600 pixels

  • Up to 16,000 ANSI Lumens

  • Up to 40,000:1 contrast ratio

Don't pay thousands for a big expensive box with a locked-in computer - ours is out in the open. You can customize it as you like, and keep a spare!

For fixed dome planetariums, we offer higher resolution and brighter projectors, either as a fisheye in the center of the dome or as a mirror system on the edge. Contact us for more information.

Mirror projection uses standard HD projectors, with over 84% pixels used, and over 95% dome coverage, and requires our "Newtonian-3" mirror system to fill the dome. Projectors are generally sold only as part of a complete package, but spares are useful! Fisheye systems include the projector and lens and can be ordered as full circle or truncated (truncated gives more pixels on the dome (75% dome coverage, 79% pixels used) and higher resolution).

All systems come with manufacturers' 1-year warranty on parts and labor (excluding bulbs). Warranty work on fisheye systems and domes includes one-way shipping only. Warranty on non-fisheye projectors is handled by the manufacturers only. Prices subject to change without notice. Price is stated as US currency.

Our projectors are INCLUDED in our standard system prices, but only we use off the shelf projectors that you can purchase and service locally. And our New EPSON 3010 allows quick change from fulldome movie viewing to full 3D viewing! For larger facilities, we do offer a full range of projectors for mirror or fisheye applications up to 50 foot dome.

 

Mirror System Projectors

Model

Type

Resolution

Lumens

Brighter HD Projectors LCD, DLP 1920x1080
(for mirror projection in fixed domes up to 50 feet diameter)
3000 and up
Fisheye Projectors LCD, DLP 1400x1024 and up
(full circle or truncated)
3000 and up

Feature Highlights:

  • Compact to transport

  • Less maintenance

  • More projector options to suit your specific needs

  • Higher resolution than other portable systems

  • Displaying exceptional image quality - even illumination, remains in-focus, clear, vibrant, and capable of illuminating an entire dome from a single source

 

Fisheye System Projectors

High Performance Fisheye Projectors from Elumenati (example models listed may no longer be available)

Model

Type

Resolution

Lumens

FOV

SX-3 LCOS 1400x1050 3500 Zoom 180x135 to 180x180
SX-6 1 chip DLP 1400-1050 6000 180x135
HD-4 single-DLP 1920x1080 4000 195x110
WU3 LCOS 1920x1200 3200 Zoom 195x122 to 180x180
HD-12 3 chip DLP 1920x1080 12000 195x110

Feature Highlights:

  • Some are zoom models that goes from a full circle to a truncated dome - maximize your dome coverage or your pixel resolution

  • Fisheye projectors have the easiest setup

  • Fisheye projectors and MediaShow can show any fisheye image easily

  • Fisheye projectors need no warping to show fisheye movies

  • Elumenati holds the patent on this technology - go with the leader

  • All products from the Elumenati web site are available thru e-Planetarium