Convertible Dome

INTRODUCING THE UNIQUE CONVERTIBLE DOME!

We are excited to debut our most accessible positive pressure dome: the "Convertible Dome". Everyone loves the feel of "stepping into space" with the AirLock doorway. The special double-door permanently inflated passage starts the space adventure, and the flat sides means you can decorate your doorway with removable posters for each event.

Accessibility is a primary objective in our company and we are pleased to offer this unique option for our Discovery Dome systems, built especially to our specifications by Domes. Our Convertible Dome can be used in three different configurations, greatly enhancing accessibility while maintaining portability and ease of use. This dome with its interchangeable doorways is exclusively available from ePlanetarium.

Here are the three ways you can use the Convertible Dome:

  1. As an inflatable positive pressure dome, much as the standard Go-Dome, but with the inflatable tube door removable. This makes it easier to transport and store.
  2. With the inflatable tube door removed, the dome has just a zipper opening, similar to our "Novice Dome". This is the lightest weight option.
  3. With the special Perminflate™ Airlock Doorway (shown above). This doorway is best for wheelchairs or patrons needing assistance.

The Convertible Dome is sold with a standard doorway exactly like the one on our other domes. The difference is the doorway is not removable on our other domes. The Convertible Dome is configured with Velcro tabs sewn to the dome exterior. The standard door can be easily removed and reconfigured with the optional Perminflate™ Airlock Doorway. One person can make the change in less than 15 minutes. The doorway is a two-door configuration with a second airlock hallway in the middle. It is ideal for wheelchair bound guests and for those who need assistance walking. A small electric air pump is used to quickly inflate the Airlock Doorway and it remains inflated throughout the day. It does not require any air from the primary dome blower. The Airlock Doorway is packed separately and sold as an optional item. It can be purchased at a later date however it can only be attached to a Convertible Dome. The Convertible Dome is available in various diameters and with or without rings. For more details please contact our sales staff at (855) 347-2366 ext 1 or fill out the request form.


Dome Size 4 Meter 5 Meter 6 Meter 7 Meter 8 Meter
 
Height (ft) 8.1 9.7 11.3 13 14.6
Diameter (ft) 13.1 16.4 19.7 23 26.2
Estimated Capacity ** 15 35 45 60 75


* Price and air freight subject to change without notice. Check the Avela site for up-to-date pricing and all available options.

** Capacity is estimated using Newtonian-3 mirror system. Use with center-console fisheye systems reduces seating capacity considerably.