As the worldwide leader in Planetarium and Observatory Dome design and construction, we offer a variety of different types of domes.

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.

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.

When you’re showing a large format film or immersive feature, you want a screen that will give your audience the complete experience intended by the filmmakers. Only the best will do when you’re exhibiting a medium with ten times the image size of a traditional 35mm movie screen.

Astro-Tec creates aluminum screens using a process virtually identical to that used in fabricating our planetarium domes. The surfaces are also similar, with a seamless finish providing ideal image quality for your movie/video projection system. Utilizing state-of-the-art CAD engineering equipment allows us to create any size screen custom built to meet your specific needs.