Systems
Complete Rover 360 projection system
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Thanks to NASA REASoN support in the development process, and major contributions from Rice University and the Houston Museum of Natural Science, we can bring you the best systems at the most affordable prices. We embrace the NASA goal of "widest possible dissemination", and to do that, we minimize our markup but not our quality. Developed by educators for educators, our systems combine flexibility with ease of use, maximizing the use of high-end but off-the-shelf equipment, resulting in the highest possible resolution at the best prices. Our computers are not locked away in a heavy clumsy box - you can upgrade your hardware or add your own movies at any time, and even make a favorite play list of clips! We are a woman-owned small business...great if you need to add more minority business to your grant.
NOTE: On-site training is included with these special packages! One day is all it takes to set you up and train you on our extremely easy, flexible systems! Travel for our trainer in the continental U.S. is included (more remote locations will pay an extra travel fee and extra shipping fees). Our "turn-key" system price includes everything you need: sound system, table, tablecloth, rope lights, even plug strips and flashlights - everything except chairs!
Below are 3 SUGGESTED packages we offer:
Prices and options vary from $25,000 - $50,000 depending on your needs.
FILL OUT THE REQUEST FORM and we will contact you to help customize your system.
Rover 360 System |
INFLATABLE DOME
- Standard Go-Dome™ - 6m Standard dome (blue or black); or ultralight dome (black), 110V blower for dome inflation.
Optional: ringed dome or perminflate handicapped doorway
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PROJECTION, AUDIO & SOFTWARE
- Rover 360 all-in-one mirror projection system, with ultramirror
- Epson 3800 4Ke projector (3000 lu white + 3000 lu color, 120,000:1 contrast)
- Windows high-res, high-end laptop computer (3 year extended warranty)
- Mediashow Pro; full-feature media programming with one-button controls; easy to operate interface with minimal training required; multilanguage on-demand subtitles one projector license with free unlimited downloadable upgrades (may be installed on other computers for backup and training)
- Bose Companion 200 speaker system (Optional: 5.1 speakers)
- Realtime warping software: "Fishtank": warps fisheye and now VR 360 movies in playback.
- Installed and linked: all software and shows, plus ...
- Three year warranty and service contract on all projection equipment and software (excludes mirror damage); 10-15% discount on additiional software and shows
- Ancillary equipment: Shipping case and miscellaneous cables and ancillary equipment
- Folding Rock'n'roller cart
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SHOW PACKAGE
- "Apollo and Beyond" or other premium show (prices vary)
(will also include "We Choose Space" if requested)
- BONUS BUNDLED SHOWS (20+): including "Saturn the Ring World 2", "Dark Matter Mystery", "Flight Adventures" (US only),
"From the Earth to the Universe", "The Hot and Energetic Universe", "IBEX: Search for the Edge of the Solar System", "The Incredible Sun", "Journey to the Center of the Milky Way", "Losing the Dark", "New Horizons for a Little Planet"; "Seeing", "Two Small Pieces of Glass", plus 10 eclipse animations.
All shows are formatted to project on your system. Licenses must be signed for each show. Bundled shows subject to change. See updated list at eplanetarium.com/shows_bundled.php
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ONSITE TRAINING: Full day training on setup, usage, programming (U.S.) |
Newtonian 3 System |
INFLATABLE DOME
- Standard Go-Dome™ - 6m Standard dome (blue or black); or ultralight dome (black), 110V blower for dome inflation.
Optional: ringed dome or perminflate handicapped doorway
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PROJECTION, AUDIO & SOFTWARE
- Newtonian 3 dual-mirror projection system, with ultramirror
- Epson 3800 4Ke projector (3000 lu white + 3000 lu color, 120,000:1 contrast)
- Windows high-res, high-end laptop computer (3 year extended warranty)
- Mediashow Pro; full-feature media programming with one-button controls; easy to operate interface with minimal training required; multilanguage on-demand subtitles one projector license with free unlimited downloadable upgrades (may be installed on other computers for backup and training)
- Bose Companion 200 speaker system (Optional: 5.1 speakers)
- Realtime warping software: "Fishtank": warps fisheye and now VR 360 movies in playback.
- Installed and linked: all software and shows, plus ...
- Three year warranty and service contract on all projection equipment and software (excludes mirror damage); 10-15% discount on additiional software and shows
- Ancillary equipment: Shipping case and miscellaneous cables and ancillary equipment
- Folding Rock'n'roller cart
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SHOW PACKAGE
- "Apollo and Beyond" or other premium show (prices vary)
(will also include "We Choose Space" if requested)
- BONUS BUNDLED SHOWS (20+): including "Saturn the Ring World 2", "Dark Matter Mystery", "Flight Adventures" (US only),
"From the Earth to the Universe", "The Hot and Energetic Universe", "IBEX: Search for the Edge of the Solar System", "The Incredible Sun", "Journey to the Center of the Milky Way", "Losing the Dark", "New Horizons for a Little Planet"; "Seeing", "Two Small Pieces of Glass", plus 10 eclipse animations.
All shows are formatted to project on your system. Licenses must be signed for each show. Bundled shows subject to change. See updated list at eplanetarium.com/shows_bundled.php
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ONSITE TRAINING: Full day training on setup, usage, programming (U.S.) |
Elumenati fisheye system |
INFLATABLE DOME
- Standard Go-Dome™ - 6m Standard dome (blue or black); or ultralight dome (black), 110V blower for dome inflation.
Optional: ringed dome or perminflate handicapped doorway
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PROJECTION, AUDIO & SOFTWARE
- Elumenati 4K fisheye projector with folded optics (needs a small table in center of dome) - 4K truncated (3840x2160) or 2160 full fisheye projection
- Windows high-res, high-end laptop computer (3 year extended warranty)
- Mediashow Pro; full-feature media programming with one-button controls; easy to operate interface with minimal training required; multilanguage on-demand subtitles one projector license with free unlimited downloadable upgrades (may be installed on other computers for backup and training)
- Bose Companion 200 speaker system (Optional: 5.1 speakers)
- Installed and linked: all software and shows, plus ...
- Three year warranty and service contract on all projection equipment and software (excludes mirror damage); 10-15% discount on additiional software and shows
- Ancillary equipment: Shipping case and miscellaneous cables and ancillary equipment
- Folding Rock'n'roller cart
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SHOW PACKAGE
- "Apollo and Beyond" or other premium show (prices vary)
(will also include "We Choose Space" if requested)
- BONUS BUNDLED SHOWS (20+): including "Saturn the Ring World 2", "Dark Matter Mystery", "Flight Adventures" (US only),
"From the Earth to the Universe", "The Hot and Energetic Universe", "IBEX: Search for the Edge of the Solar System", "The Incredible Sun", "Journey to the Center of the Milky Way", "Losing the Dark", "New Horizons for a Little Planet"; "Seeing", "Two Small Pieces of Glass", plus 10 eclipse animations.
All shows are formatted to project on your system. Licenses must be signed for each show. Bundled shows subject to change. See updated list at eplanetarium.com/shows_bundled.php
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ONSITE TRAINING: Full day training on setup, usage, programming (U.S.) |
NOTES:
System components and configuration subject to change based on availability and technology improvements.
Components and or shows of equal value or better quality may be substituted without prior notification.
Music videos (e.g. Dark Side of the Moon) do NOT include music performance licenses - contact ASCAP for pricing
WARRANTY:
The dome is warranted for one year against manufacturing defects; cleaning or abuse is not covered. Extra cloth is provided to patch pinholes which can occur during normal use and storage and are not a defect. Keep dome from freezing; do not put away damp; not rainproof. Use and store below 100 deg F. Do not use in breeze above 5 MPH.
Two year telephone/email/skype support is included in the above price; additional support is available at additional cost.
All equipment manufacturers' warranties are transferable. (3 year Gold warranty on Dell computers)
SERVICE CONTRACT:
Our packages include a two year service contract - get unlimited phone, email and video skype support, with 10-15% discounts on additional hardware and shows, plus a free special show each year!
OPTIONAL ITEMS |
Premium planetarium show: Earth's Wild Ride, Great Planet Adventures, Magnetism or other HMNS or Rice show |
Special Starlight curriculum animations |
Different dome sizes available (larger domes may require brighter projectors) |
Brighter LCD projector (use with 6m dome) |
Brighter DLP projector (use with 6m dome) |
Additional Storm Cases to use for dome and equipment storage and shipment |
Dome chairs: low folding beach chairs (very comfortable) with Discovery Dome logo on headrest
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Mirror-based systems come with laptops loaded, because of the complexity of the installation and the size of the movie files - only the very highest performance laptops will work! But, if you upgrade your laptop later, you may transfer all your software and shows, and keep a spare!
Prices subject to change without notice and may be different outside the continental US.
Other packages are available with higher-performance projectors for small fixed domes (up to 50 feet diameter). For bigger domes, we suggest multiple projector options from other suppliers.