An OmniGlobe^® has a diameter between 80-150cm. For sizes above 100cm-150cm we highly recommend the use of a dual projector OmniGlobe^®. Single digital globe projector systems basically use only SXGA+ projectors and are limited to about 0.9 Mio pixels on the screen while dual projector systems can utilize 2x HD projectors with a very good result of about 2.9 Mio pixels on the screen which is a more than three times higher resolution. For comparison sheets please contact us.

When it comes to diameter sizes above 150cm four or even six projectors are possible/necessary to get a good picture result, and that is only possible with Science On a Sphere^® outside projection systems.

Typical museum lighting is fine. Such lighting is subdued, but easily adequate for “reading a newspaper”. The screen has a low reflection matt surface, but bright lights will reduce the image contrast. For a relatively bright environment, and anywhere the extra “pop” is wanted, we recommend our Dual Projector System.

Yes, but we don't recommend encouraging it. The screen consists of a soft vinyl rear projection film bonded to an acrylic shell. The vinyl has a matt finish that does not readily show finger marks, but it can be scratched and gouged. Cleaning should be infrequent, but when required any non-aggressive cleaning solution (slightly soapy warm water, alcohol, etc.) can be used with a cloth or soft paper towel, etc.

Not very. Structurally, the screen is an acrylic spherical shell. It isn't easily broken, but contact with objects that might deliver a sharp blow or gouge the vinyl should be avoided. Damage to the vinyl cannot be repaired, so depending on the environment it is to be installed in, it may be advisable to install a protective railing around the OmniGlobe^®.

Just as in a movie theatre, the best seats are not in the front row. For the fully spherical OmniGlobe^®, a comfortable viewing distance is about twice the diameter (10 feet for the 60” globe and 4-5 feet for the 32” globe).

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Yes. And they can be set up to be selected by visitors or staff. Visitor selection is typically accommodated using a touch screen monitor. Movies can also continuously loop.

Yes. Audio is easily added to movies.

A PC configured for good video performance, which is generally included in the price. The software, images and movies will reside on the hard disk. The PC generally resides inside the base of the display system, although it can also be located in a kiosk or some other location close by like a computer control room.

Depending upon the projector, they are generally rated at 1500 to 2000 hours in standard power mode, and as much as 4 times that in the economy mode (low brightness setting) available with some projectors.

The projector and computer are standard products from reputable suppliers like Panasonic, Projectiondesign, Dell etc and are covered by their respective manufacturer's warranties, generally 1-2 years on parts and workmanship. Globoccess warrants the rest of the system, which is principally the screen and optics, for one year for problems or failures due to workmanship or materials, and which are not intentional or inadvertent damaged caused at the installation site.

Science On a Sphere^® is an animated globe and visualization system. As well as an OmniGlobe^® it is mainly used to imitate the planet Earth in a dynamic way to display all environmental processes like climate change or natural moving or even real time content like hourly updatable clouds or real time GPS data, or combinations of these.

Besides these possibilities it can also be used as a 360-degree-visible media tool for modern company communication in public places like lobbies or any large rooms by using advertisement movies, animated company location overviews or art.

For digital globes with sizes of above 150cm we recommend outside projection systems. This is mainly because of the picture quality and limited production technologies for spherical displays with diameters of this size.

At the moment we offer 173cm and 300cm globes - custom sizes are possible. The hard shells can be delivered in two pieces to meet possible access limitations on the final site. The seams are invisible once installed.

Science On a Sphere^® consists of a spherical screen made of carbon fibre with a typical projection surface. It uses 4 high-end video projectors, depending on customer’s needs or size of the Science On a Sphere^®. All projectors are driven by one computer. An additional computer is used as a spare.