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This model has been discontinued. Please see our current models.

Product Overview

We recommend the Digitarium Alpha 2+ Fixed for fixed domes up to 56 feet/17 meters in diameter if you can not afford a higher resolution model. The improved projection quality over the Digitarium Alpha 2 Fixed makes this a better option for a fixed dome if your budget can cover the added cost.

Digitarium Alpha 2 lens remote control

Specifications


Maximum Dome Diameter
Approximately 56 feet/17 meters. Brightness is the main issue, since the larger the dome, the larger the surface area the light from the projector must cover.
Resolution
768 pixels across a diameter
Field of view
180 degrees, full sky.
Pixels per degree of sky
4.3 average
Angle of Projection
175 degrees
Base Projector Brightness
6500 Lumens with both lamps and a non-fisheye lens (Provided for comparison purposes with other systems. Actual brightness with a fisheye lens is significantly less due to not projecting the whole video rectangle and differing lens properties.)
Contrast Ratio
Approximately 1200:1
Lamp life
2000 hours
The projector has two lamps which can be used one at a time, or both together for the brightest projection.
Image Quality
Improved sharpness and less violet color separation than in the Digitarium Alpha 2.
Internal Storage
1000 GB supplemental hard drive.
Power
North America: 120VAC, 50/60Hz, 1020 Watts
Elsewhere: 220-240VAC, 50/60Hz, 1000 Watts
Regulatory
FCC Class A, CE class A (RoHS compliant), UL Listed components
Projector features
Dual lamp, automatic lamp failover or relay options, direct power off (fans properly cool down lamps even if the power is cut off), dust filters, sealed optical block, shutter, LAN control and reporting
Dimensions
System: 19.5 x 14 x 32.75 inches (50 x 36 x 83 cm)
Weight
System: 88 pounds (40 Kg)

Additional Information

Purchase includes:
  • One Digitarium Alpha 2+ Fixed planetarium system with set of two Digitarium remote controls (one spare)
  • DLP projector remote control
  • Complete set of user manuals.
  • Set of lesson plans for use with elementary through high school students
  • USB thumb drive with companion media for lesson plans.
  • Two year limited warranty (Two year limited warranty on the projection component from Panasonic.)
  • Free technical support and automated software updates for the life of your system.
  • "Two Pieces of Glass" fulldome video show
  • Membership in our Digitarium users community website.
  • One-year individual membership in the International Planetarium Society.
Please note: you supply your own fixed dome and system installation. Please use our order form to order.

All specifications subject to change without notice.
Product photos may differ slightly from actual models.
Updated Oct 26 2009

 
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