Planetarium Projectors
Only e-Planetarium™ offers three types of a single-projector systems!
a Newtonian mirror system from Avela™, providing flexibility at reasonable prices
our new Rover 360 system that works with the Newtonian 3 for amazing flexibility
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 package 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) |
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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