Planetarium systems built for brilliant immersive dome experiences.
Visuals Attraction is an exclusive ZEISS partner delivering Powerdome IV planetarium systems and VELVET 4K projection technology across the Middle East.
ZEISS Planetarium
Optical and digital planetarium systems for science centers, museums, universities and public astronomy venues.
ZEISS technology for serious immersive venues.
ZEISS is an internationally leading technology enterprise in optics and optoelectronics, offering planetarium solutions for immersive dome sizes including opto-mechanical projectors, fulldome systems and hybrid solutions.
Powerdome IV
The latest generation planetarium platform for show playback, live presentation, external systems and daily operation.
VELVET 4K
ZEISS projection technology created for absolute black, high contrast and brilliant immersive dome projection.
Hybrid systems
Digital fulldome technology can be combined with opto-mechanical star projection for a premium astronomy experience.
ZEISS VELVET 4K – the ultimate black for brilliant immersive dome projection.
ZEISS VELVET is the world’s first and only video projection system that creates absolute black – ideal for astronomy presentation inside the dome.
The new VELVET 4K projector is proprietary to ZEISS and offers an exceptional native contrast ratio of 5,000,000 : 1, a tremendous leap compared to other projectors that typically offer up to 30,000 : 1.
Retains black in images and video.
Native contrast for bright and extremely dark areas.
Projects a true-to-nature representation of the Milky Way.
A powerful suite of tools for planetarium operation.
Powerdome IV gives operators a clear control interface for planetarium functions, external systems, live presentation and show playback.
Control interface
Operate live presentation, show playback and external dome systems from a dedicated control environment.
Show Manager
Organize content, schedules and playback workflows for daily planetarium operation.
Rendering tools
Support fulldome production, visualization and rendered dome content workflows.
Advanced visualization capabilities for science storytelling.
The ZEISS 3D planetarium system, previously Uniview by SCISS, is available with the ZEISS Powerdome Planetarium system. It is powered by scientific databases and physically accurate visualizations for journeys through data at any scale.
Astronomy
Explore over 200 datasets, from satellites and solar system objects to star clusters, galaxies, quasars and the edge of the observable universe.
Earth and planetary science
Use satellite imagery, weather data, planetary exploration material, lunar content, extrasolar planets and high-resolution NASA datasets.
Built for operators, presenters and public shows.
Powerdome IV supports the operational reality of a modern dome: prepared shows, live presenter control, external system coordination and high-quality immersive playback.
Visuals Attraction supports clients from system planning through integration, training and long-term operation.
Planning a ZEISS planetarium?
Talk to Visuals Attraction about ZEISS Powerdome IV systems, VELVET 4K projection, dome visualization workflows and long-term operational support.