ZEISS Planetarium
Optical and digital planetarium systems for demanding immersive dome environments.
Official Partner
ZEISS technology for serious immersive planetarium venues.
Visuals Attraction works with ZEISS planetarium technology including Powerdome IV, VELVET 4K projection, opto-mechanical systems, fulldome systems and hybrid solutions for science centers, museums, universities and public astronomy venues.
VELVET 4K
Absolute black video projection with an exceptional 5,000,000 : 1 native contrast ratio.
Powerdome IV
A latest-generation planetarium system for live operation, show control and immersive playback.
The world’s best projection system
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 VELVET 4K projector offers an exceptional native contrast ratio of 5,000,000 : 1, far beyond typical projection systems.
Absolute black
Retains black in images and video, essential for serious astronomy inside the dome.
5,000,000 : 1 contrast
Strong separation between bright and dark objects in the same projected image.
Natural Milky Way
Projects a true-to-nature representation of the Milky Way while preserving the starry sky.
Powerdome IV
A powerful suite of tools for planetarium operation.
Powerdome IV gives operators a clear control interface for planetarium functions, external systems, live presentation and immersive show playback.
Control interface
Manage planetarium operation with an interface designed for professional dome workflows.
Show manager
Organize content, playlists and show assets for reliable daily operation.
3D Astronomy and Visualization Suite
Advanced visualization capabilities for science storytelling.
The ZEISS 3D planetarium Visualization system is powered by scientific databases and physically accurate visualizations for immersive 360 journeys through data at any scale.
Astronomy
Explore datasets from satellites and solar system objects to galaxies, quasars and the observable universe.
Immersive Content for a Unique Experience
The Velvet 4K projection system creates an immersive canvas that surrounds the audience with content, allowing them to travel from Earth to the deep Universe, featuring satellite imagery, weather data, planetary exploration material, and high-resolution scientific datasets.
See a ZEISS planetarium in action
An immersive dome experience built around precision.
Planning a ZEISS planetarium project?
Talk to Visuals Attraction about ZEISS planetarium systems, VELVET 4K projection, Powerdome IV operation and immersive dome workflows.