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The STARLAB Portable

Planetarium System

The STARLAB Planetarium System consists of an inatable dome, (which comes in two

sizes), a projector and a high volume fan that is used to inate the dome. The Stan-

dard STARLAB Dome is 16 feet (4.8 m) in diameter and has a ceiling height of 10.5

feet (3.2 m). It can easily accommodate 25 adults or 35 elementary-age students. The

Giant STARLAB Dome is 22 feet (6.7m) in diameter, has a ceiling height of 13.5 feet

(4.1 m), and has a seating capacity of 60 adults.

When the STARLAB is packed for transport, the basic system is contained within two

hard cases and a large duffel bag. One person can carry each component and the

entire system will t into most medium sized cars. In fact, the STARLAB system is so

compact that most airlines will accept it as regular baggage.

Before Setting Up The STARLAB

Room Requirements for Using the STARLAB

The type of room that you select to set up the STARLAB Planetarium will depend on

which of the two domes is being used. For the Standard (16-foot) Dome, a minimum

ceiling height of 11 feet is needed with a cleared square oor space of 21 feet. The

Standard Dome can t into most classrooms that have had the desks and chairs re-

moved or on the stage of an auditorium. For the Giant (22-foot) Dome, the minimum

ceiling height is 14 feet and an open oor space of 27 x 27 feet is needed. As a re-

sult of these bigger dimensions, the Giant Dome is most often set up in a gymnasium,

large multipurpose room, or cafeteria.

Note

Although many rooms are constructed with a 10-foot ceiling (slightly lower

than the dome), it is still possible to set up STARLAB because of the dome’s

Packed Standard Dome

Dimensions: 36" x 18" diameter

(91.4cm x 45.7cm)

Dome Weight: 45 lbs

Contents: Fabric Dome inﬂates to 16'

dia. x 10.5' high (4.88m x 3.2m)

Seating Capacity: 25–35 people

Packed Giant Dome

Dimensions: 46" x 23" diameter (1.2m

x 58.4cm)

Dome Weight: 90 lbs

Contents: Fabric Dome inﬂates to 22'

dia. x 13.5' high (6.71m x 4.11m)

Seating Capacity: 60+ people

Projector Case

Dimensions: 31" x 26.5" x 17" (79cm x

67cm x 43cm)

Weight: 40 lbs

Contents: Projector and 2 cylinders, box

of accessories, manual

Fan Case

Dimensions: 25" x 25" x 10" (63.5cm

x 25.5cm)

Weight: 20.5 lbs

Contents: Fan

1 Projector

2 Projector/Cylinder Travel Case

3 Projection Cylinders

4 Dome Duffel Bag

5 Blower

6 Blower Travel Case

7 Astronomy and More Curriculum Manual

8 Planetarium Activities for Student Success

(13 volume set)

9 Slide Set of the Planets, Stars and Galax-

ies

10 LED Arrow Pointer

11 Accessory Box with replacement bulbs,

planet set, moon set.

12 Tours of the Night Sky (tapes and CD)

13 STARLAB Newsletter