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Classic Architectural Design
The addition of a planetarium to a city’s skyline is indeed
an event. The distinctive form of a planetarium facility instantly
becomes an outstanding architectural feature in the community
and quickly becomes a hub for cultural and social activities.
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the controls for the heart of the sun
A planetarium is more than simply a dome. It’s a science
laboratory, a theater of the imagination, a window that opens
into the mysteries of the universe. It’s a tool used to spark
human curiosity.
Because we believe in the power of this curiosity, Astro-Tec goes
to great lengths in the design and construction of our industry
standard planetarium domes. Our hemispherical domes provide the
ideal projection surface for the optical instruments that make
this kind of exploration possible. The design incorporating perforated
aluminum panels allows optimum air circulation and the strength
to support audio speakers and special effects mounted behind the
dome itself. These same construction techniques also provide for
outstanding acoustic and visual properties.
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We manufacture the domes
from perforated aluminum, shaped with our own stretch form machine.
Prefabricated structural aluminum ribs, equally spaced, give the
strength needed to maintain its accuracy when suspended from chains
or mounted to a load-bearing wall.
Astro-Tec is proud to offer the finest on-site projection surface
finishing utilizing our specially formulated coatings in conjunction
with our patented seaming technique. This provides an unparalleled
level of uniformity for the projection screen.
Astro-Tec has introduced
a hand crafted fiberglass dome. This dome has the capability functioning
in existing rooms that may not be able to accommodate a traditional
aluminum planetarium. These fiberglass structures are capable
of being delivered and placed in service in a matter of days at
an economical price.
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