A Digitarium system is a full-dome digital projector with integrated planetarium and media display software, all easily controlled with an innovative backlit remote control. We currently offer two Digitarium models:

1. Digitarium Alpha 2:

Designed specifically for use in portable domes, it allows you to take the capabilities of a modern fixed planetarium on the road. A Digitarium system also works well in small fixed domes, offering an enormous range of features at a fraction of the cost of other fixed dome projectors.

         
Digitarium Alpha 2 Portable and Fixed Systems

2. The Digitarium Alpha 2+
It is designed for fixed domes up to approximately 17m in diameter. This model has a second projector lamp to provide seamless lamp failover, extended operating hours, or brighter projection. Contrast is enhanced by about 33% compared to the standard model. Also for who look a better contrast and more luminosity in portable planetariums.

    
Digitarium Alpha 2+ Portable and Fixed Systems

3. The Digitarium Gamma for fixed and portable domes. The Digitarium Gamma has a high Resolution in the Digitarium Systems 1050 x 1050 pixels and it has a very good quality of our fisheye lens, for the people that are looking for the best quality of projection

Digitarium Gamma Portable System

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4. Now, we have a new model for fixed and portable domes. The Digitarium^® Epsilon has the best Resolution in the Digitarium Systems 1200 x 1200 pixels and it has the best quality of our fisheye lens, for the people that are looking for the best quality of projection.
The Digitarium^® Epsilon can work in two mode:

1) Fulldome mode with 1200 x 1200 and

2) Truncated Mode with 1356 x 1200 pixels.

The Fulldome mode is special for teaching Astronomy while the truncated mode is special for showing inmersive shows with a main directions of projection, like in planetariums type theatre.

Digitarium Epsilon Portable System

The Digitalis Inflatable Domes,
New Enhanced Dome Design

We have introduced a new and improved dome design. This dome provides an extremely smooth matte projection surface for the highest quality projection. The gray projection surface enhances the black level of digital projectors for a truer black night sky.

This dome is made from a single layer of durable, opaque fabric. The fabric is custom manufactured to our specifications exclusively for use in Digitalis domes. The fabric itself consists of six distinct layers for opaqueness and durability. Our fabric passes the demanding NFPA 701 Test Method 2 flame retardance test and does not contain controversial PBDE fire retardants.

The dome is inflated by an adjustable-speed fan that continuously blows air through the interior. In the US and Canada (or other 120V AC countries) the fan speed is infinitely adjustable with a controller inside the dome. In Spain (and other 220V AC contries) the fan speed has 3 adjustable position for different air flow inside the dome. Set the fan speed to high to initially inflate the dome or while the door is open, and then lower the speed once everyone is inside for quieter operation.

Entry and exit is through a 2 meter vertical, zippered, light proof doorway. The vertical entrance makes entry and exit extremely easy. The absence of an entrance tunnel means that you can project upon the entire dome surface.

This model is only available in a navy blue exterior color.

We can do custom sizes and configurations to meet special needs.

NOTE: Digitalis Domes are designed for indoor use only.

We are the Local Distributors of Digitalis in Spain

MORE INFORMATION

• Be sure not to overlook the feature comparisons to other portable planetarium projectors. (HTML version, PDF version)
• Please say us if you need more information, or visit the home page of Digitalis Education Solutions, Click here
• To see pictures of a Digitarium Alpha 2 working, Click here. (Comments in Spanish)

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is a Digital Planetarium?

  A Digital Planetarium simulates the Sky through a projector with digital technology.

• How does a Digitarium system compare to an analog projector?

  The digital technology used in a Digitarium system offers many advantages over portable analog (pinhole) systems. For example:

  A Digitarium system can demonstrate annual motion, including retrograde planetary motion. You can even turn on planet trails to make it easy to see the paths of the planets as viewed from Earth. Portable analog projectors are by design limited to daily motion; the sun, planets, and moon cannot move independently of the stars once you set them up.

  A Digitarium system automatically and exactly positions all celestial objects for you. Analog projectors can only approximate planet and lunar positions using a system of mirrors and magnets.

  A Digitarium system's software accounts for precession of the equinoxes.

  Almost no formal training is required with a Digitarium system. The system is operated via a handheld remote control with backlit buttons; icons on the buttons help you remember the function of each. You can teach yourself astronomy using the object label buttons and free lesson plans, while the user manual will teach you how to operate the projector.

  A Digitarium system has an integrated multimedia player which allows you to show your own images or video from a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM, or even play prerecorded fulldome shows. There is also a video-in port so that you can project directly from another computer, if desired.

  A Digitarium system simulates the sky from anywhere on Earth without requiring the purchase of additional equipment.

  A Digitarium system allows you to zoom in and out on anything in the sky, and there are over 100 actual images of deep space objects (DSO) to view.

  With a Digitarium system you can show constellation line drawings, artwork, and labels one at a time or all at once, with a simple push of a button.

  A Digitarium system can display reference lines and grids without requiring extra equipment.

  A Digitarium system's software can be upgraded over the Internet via an ethernet port. This allows Digitarium system users to download the latest features and images over the Internet.

  In short, a Digitarium system offers tremendously more flexibility, capability, and cost effectiveness than a portable analog system.

   

High quality projection surface of the new Dome