STARLAB
Perhaps one of the most intriguing benefits of educational technology is the ability to bring information and experiences from the outside world back into the classroom with new levels of ease and accessibility. Never has this been more apparent with the Digital STARLAB, a portable on-site planetarium available for purchase by schools and science centers across the country. Instead of having to put together yearly field trips for various grades to travel across town or long distances to visit the planetarium, students need only walk down the hall to wherever the Digital STARLAB is housed. Whether students just pop in for a casual, quick visit or teachers opt to conduct entire class sessions from within the dome, STARLABS can provide a valuable, year round resource for science educators. Capacity within the dome can range from 15 to up to 100 students, depending on the size of dome the school chooses based on its available space. The dome itself comes in two starndard sizes, 16 feet and 22 feet (diameter), with respective heights of 12 feet and 16 feet. Other sizes and specifications are available upon request. Domes are not recommended for outside use, as their lightweight design, while convenient for portability, is susceptible to high winds.The Digital STARLAB offers a portable planetarium experience second to none, boasting 1200 pixel diameter image size across the dome interior, providing uninterrupted high resolution viewing. The lens projects at 190 degrees down to a 30 inch eye-level horizon, ensuring full dome coverage for an authentic planetarium experience. The Digital STARLAB system package is comprised of a projector with custom fisheye lens, remote control, case/portable stand, Mac Computer with 3 year protection plan, Starry Night Small Dome Software, JBL Duet Speakers, lesson plan for each grade level K-12, powerstrip, DVI cable, projector cords, computer cords, installation instructions and manuals, 1 year warranty on parts and support from parent company Science First.