A fantastic piece of equipment designed to project Fulldome films using Spherical Mirror Projection

For purchase at a very competitive price

Using a specially coated spherical mirror and a standard flat mirror, fulldome movies and your own content can be easily projected inside either a fixed or a mobile planetarium dome using this system.
The position of both mirrors is fully adjustable allowing for all possible configurations and light paths from the projector to the spherical mirror. The light path is folded to make the equipment more compact which is especially important in a mobile dome.

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The benefits of purchasing a Domebox mirror system

The build design makes it very robust and rigid
The enclosed shape means there is better protection for the mirror from damage
The rectangular box shape means it is easy to stack with other boxes when transporting
The flat mirror mount design makes it easier to store and retrieve the mirror
Small drawers in the base provide safe storage of the secondary flat mirror and other light items
Can be used in any diameter dome as the image brightness is determined by the projector lumens output
... and the price is significantly less than many other systems available

Vital Statistics

Box Dimensions	70 wide x 43 deep x 31 high (cm)
Box Weight	14 kg
Height to base of mirror	40 cm
Mirror size	600 wide x 300 high (mm)
Mirror Type	Half-hemisphere First Surface with Polymer Coating

To create your own complete fulldome system you will need the following :

Spherical Mirror Projection System

This website is the source for a quality mirror holder which allows flexibility in choice of projector. The light path from the projector is completely adjustable and since the path is folded, this makes the system compact for use in mobile domes.

HD Projector - there are many available

Paul Bourke has investigated this extensively and here are some of his suggestions :
DELL 5100MP
Epson EMP-TW 1000/2000
Optoma HD81-LV
Projection design Cineo3+HD
Optoma EP 1080
Optoma HD803-LV
DELL 7609WU
Panasonic PT-AE3000E
Projection Design F12

Much more technical detail available here.
Note that some of the wider projectors may not fit into a Domebox. Contact me if you want to use a specific projector and I will calculate its suitability.

Computer - any type which has the graphics capability to output
HD 1920 x 1080

You could use a Macbook Pro or a customised Windows PC.
HD 1920 x 1080 is a suggested output but many other image dimensions will be successful.

Planetarium dome, inflatable or fixed - many available

There are a range of manufacturers around the world. Here are just a few :
Discovery Dome
Digitalis

Fulldome films

There are many available. Here are some examples :
Loch Ness Productions
Discovery Dome

Your own content - the Internet is a phenomenal resource

Countless images and movies available for you to use. Remember to be aware of copyright issues.

Additional components

Due to the requirement for projection of a single reflection image, the silvering is on the outside of the mirror structure. Unfortunately this makes it susceptible to damage and degradation so the mirror will need replacing after a while. Details of replacements can be found on this website.
The Domebox will require a table or equipment box to rest on to allow the mirror to create a sensible "spring line", the lowest level the image projects. A small table can be ordered separately for your use or you can make or purchase your own.
Although the Domebox is a stand-alone unit, for transportation over long distances by airline, boat or truck, a separate travel box can be ordered.

Replacement Spherical Mirrors

There will come a time when no matter how careful you have been, your first surface mirror will become scratched or degraded. That's just the nature of the item. Until now, replacements have been very expensive and available from very limited sources but I have found a U.K. supplier of excellent quality 600mm wide x 300mm high half-hemisphere first surface mirrors with a protective polymer coating.
The dimensions and mounting holes are the same as many other FS mirrors available so no modifications are needed.
I use one in my own mobile 6m dome and it does the job extremely well.
You can purchase one or more of these mirrors by going to the Prices tab and following the instructions.