THE RESOURCE HUB FOR SMALL DOMES

THE WORLD OF
PORTABLE PLANETARIUMS.
ALL IN ONE PLACE.

Resources, shows, equipment and practical knowledge for the small-dome community.

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WHAT BRINGS YOU HERE?

Choose the path that matches the job you need PortaDome to do today.

OPERATE A DOME

Shows, equipment, business tools and operator resources.

I AM AN EDUCATOR

Curriculum, activities and ideas for the classroom.

I NEED A PLANETARIUM

Find programs and operators in your area.

BUILD A PLANETARIUM

Affordable and DIY options with the OpenDome Project.

FIND A PORTABLE PLANETARIUM NEAR YOU

Search the operator directory as listings are added.

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New Operators
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Sample Operator: Appalachian Mobile Sky

Sample/validation listing. This is not a verified real operator. It exists to test PortaDome directory fields, map behavior, audience filters,
New Operators
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Sample Operator: Desert Dome Learning

Sample/validation listing. This is not a verified real operator. It exists to test grade, subject, service-radius, and equipment fields.
New Operators
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Sample Operator: Northwoods Portable Planetarium

Sample/validation listing. This is not a verified real operator. It exists to test rural directory search and public-audience show relationships.

FIND THE RIGHT SHOW

Search hundreds of fulldome shows by grade, subject, duration and more as the catalog is populated.

Earth & Sky Programs

Standards-aligned show options for classrooms, libraries and community events.

Space Science Features

Curated dome content by topic, duration, audience and presentation style.

Producer Catalogs

Structured show data keeps producer, license and format details portable.

Open technology.
Brighter futures.

The OpenDome Project explores affordable planetarium technology, open designs and DIY solutions for everyone.

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FREE OPERATOR TOOLKIT

Downloadable checklists and worksheets for planning, booking, setup, safety, maintenance and pricing.

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