Explore the Universe with 3-D Astronomical Simulation

A Compact & Powerful Full-Dome Digital Planetarium

Configurations and Features of the MEDIAGLOBE-II System

“MEDIAGLOBE-II”

is a single projector planetarium system that produces high-quality real-time digital Planetarium functions and full-color all-sky Computer Graphics.

It is a user-friendly system that has superior cost-benefit performance.

Combine the MEDIAGLOBE-II with external audio, DVD, DVR and/or computer work stations to create an awe-inspiring and versatile domed theater.

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Features of the

MEDIAGLOBE-II SystemAdvanced 3D Digital Planetarium with superior simulation functions

Simulation range from the earth to the universe is more than 20,000 light-years radius for stars and constellations.

Wide yearly range of simulation from BC 500,000 to AD 500,000.

Impressive presentations bymanual operation. Macro buttons can simplify complexsequences.

Reliable data base for fixed starsHipparcos +BSC: app. 118,000 stars

12.4 magnitude**BSC -

Bright Star Catalogue

Precision OpticsKonica Minolta is the only manufacturer of single-projector, single-lens Planetarium systems that makes its own fisheye optics. The MEDIAGLOBE-II features the fastest projection fisheye lens in the industry at f/3.4. Konica Minolta’s famous lens coating technology produces greater contrast and color saturation than any other fisheye projection lens. Native contrast ratio (no lens) exceeds 1:1000.

Faster optics means brighter images, smaller profile projectors, less heat production, quieter fans, and greater reliability. Many planetarium manufacturers mislead customers, emphasizing “Lumens or ANSI Lumens”. No phrase is more abused and more meaningless. “ANSI Lumens” is a 9 point incident screen measurement made with a standard lens, not with a fisheye. For instance, our projector rated at 1500 ANSI Lumens coupled with our very fast (f/3.4) fisheye lens produces a brighter image than a 3000 ANSI Lumen rated projector with a f/5.6 fisheye lens. The Mediaglobe II produces this brilliant image with less than half the heat output of competing systems, an important audience consideration. A more scientific measurement of brightness is to state a white-light incident lux measurement through the fisheye lens at a standard distance. Mediaglobe-II measures 60 LUX at a distance of one meter.

The Mediaglobe-II is so bright, we recommend darkening “white” domes (reflectivity 60%-65%) to a medium to light grey. The Mediaglobe-II is ideal for a 20’ to 40’ domes with a reflectivities (depending on dome sizes) between 28% and 55%.

Bright Images

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No SeamsMediaglobe-II uses a single projector with a native resolution of 1050 x 1400 pixels. One continuous 1024 -1050 pixel image means no seams (even in the brightest scenes), no daily alignments, no uneven degradation of images over time (lamps and projectors age differently causing uneven brightness and color balance over time), nearly zero maintenance and lower costs (1 lamp at app. $400 per 500 hours or less than 80¢/hour of operation.) Lamps are rated at 2500 hours lifetime. However our experience is that actual lamp life varies with conditions. We recommend lamp changes every 500 to 1000 hours.

Easy Show ProductionProducing full-dome originals at 1024 -1050 pixel resolution has the advantage of faster rendering times and much more available production software. Standard off-the-shelf production suites are designed to create images and movies at this standard of resolution at a much lower cost than other display systems.

DVI input for sharp noiseless (low grey level) images

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Playing a pre-rendered full-dome program is a simple mouse click away on the “Program Menu.”

Full-dome content is available from Konica Minolta, as well as, other

program producers. The list of suppliers grows daily.

Content is more than astronomy related. It can also incorporate other sciences, the arts, history, and humanities. The sky is not the limit!

View the sky from any place on the Earth.

Create your own landscapes, add twinkle to your stars or show the effects of light pollution along with many other effects by simply selecting the appropriate button.

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Point to your desired location or enter in the correct latitude

and longitude for exact pinpoint accuracy.

There has never been an easier system to navigate on the Earth or through the solar system or out to the universe beyond.

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MEDIAGLOBE-IIEarth based and Galactic coordinates have never been easier to read, display or follow.

Standard coordinates include: Horizontal coordinates, Equator, Declination and right ascension, Ecliptic, Ecliptic longitude and latitude, Galactic coordinates, Galactic longitude and latitude, Meridian, Azimuth, Celestial Pole, Ecliptic Poles, Zenith point, Precession circle, 88 Constellation figures, Art Works, Boundary lines individually or all together. Color and boldness can be easily changed.

Select current and/or simulation time and display them individually or together any place on the dome.

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(1) Time: World standard time, local standard time, time zone and Daylight Savings Time On/Off, selection of before or after of sunrise or sunset.

(2) Range of Simulation: 500,000 BC to 500,000 AD yearsFixed star proper motion: 500,000 BC to 500,000 AD yearsLocation in the solar system: 100,000 BC to 100,000 AD.

Classical

88 constellations, asterisms, bright stars and deep sky objects are easy to locate and display. Choose by the season or individually.

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The 3-D data base can display the proper motion of stars 500,000 years into the past or future –

in real time compilation.

Have the stars move over time or trace their movement (trails) via the “Leave Locus”

mode.

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In “Universe” mode the observer is launched into Earth orbit. From there, take a 3-D tour of the Solar System, nearby stars, the Milky Way, Large and Small Magellanic or Andromeda and companion galaxies.

Land on any planet, select asteroids or moons and observe the sky and its daily motions. Each body is supplied with its own daytime and nighttime panorama.

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“Flight Path”

controls allow the operator to choose their final destination, traveling via specified locations along the way -

by simply selecting the flyby object and final destination. Its as easy as 1, 2, 3.

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Real Time 3-D Space Travel is Available with Easy Operation

Switching from auto navigation, the joystick can be used for manual flying through through the solar system or galaxy.

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40 macro buttons are available for programming. Simply select “record” at your starting point…

Show Director will remember your every move and the time it took. Each macro can be edited for time, content etc, easily.

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Show Director makes show production easy!

For More Information Contact:

Exclusive USA agent for Konica Minolta Planetarium Co. Ltd.

6565 Hazeltine

National Drive.Suite 2

Orlando, FL 32822Phone (407) 859-8166

www.av-imagineering.com