Rating of the best home planetariums

For a long time, the attention of people of all ages has been attracted by the sky, stars and space. Everyone dreamed of seeing this unforgettable sight at home, and with the development of modern technologies, this has become a reality.

The key advantage of modern home planetariums is functionality. They not only project an image of the starry sky, but also play music, show films and even show the exact time.

TOP of the best home planetariums

Segatoys Homestar Classic

A distinctive feature of this device is a special lens system, with the help of which the planetarium projects more than 60 thousand stars, filling the room with a secret radiance. The model includes a pair of basic disks (Starry Sky and Constellation), and also provides one disk to choose from: Planet Earth, Solar System, Northern Lights, View from the Moon, etc.

Rotation of the firmament is possible clockwise and counterclockwise. In addition, there is a still broadcast mode. With the “Timer” option, the projector will automatically shutdown after the set time, which is incredibly convenient. The "Starfall" function gives special magic, implying that shooting stars will periodically slip.

Star Theater Pro Uncle Milton

The Star Theater Pro Uncle Milton Planetarium will help you transform an ordinary ceiling into a dome of sparkling stars. Its key advantage is its bright, cool white LED. It can project a very clear image onto any surface. The improved lens system allows you to enjoy the beauty of the starry sky without glare and clouding. The kit includes a power cable, three disks and detailed Russian-language instructions.

Together with the Star Theater Pro Uncle Milton planetarium, the projection can be not only static, but also movable. The best choice for those who like to watch the night sky. This planetarium simultaneously projects up to 1.2 million stars! It sits on a sturdy stand that can be rotated to either side. Pros: Adjustable focus, indicator lights and eye-catching futuristic design.

Levenhuk LabZZ SP10

The compact projector enables anyone who wants to get basic knowledge about our Universe. The model, according to customer reviews, is one of the most realistic. It is she who allows not only to see the location of the stars, but also to trace the trajectory of their movement.

The device can be used both for studying astronomy and for a good rest. The projection can be tilted vertically and horizontally. A large number of astronomical objects, including constellations.

Eastcolight AstroEye

The Eastcolight Home Planetarium is a device that projects the starry sky onto a smooth surface with a 3D effect. The device will be a great addition to a home with children. A projector can seriously captivate a child with astronomy - the sky seems so realistic - voluminous and endless. The model looks so attractive in the eyes of buyers due to the outstanding characteristics of the device - 8 thousand stars, built-in radio, functions of the movement of the sky, falling stars and comets, a timer.

A feature of the projector, noted in the reviews, is multimedia speakers that allow you to connect various gadgets to the device and listen to music, or turn on your favorite radio station. For children who are accustomed to falling asleep to fairy tales and songs, this is a great alternative.

SEGA HomeStar R2-D2 EX

The most valuable gift for geeks is a unique planetarium in the form of the R2-D2 droid from the Star Wars universe. He not only looks amazing, but also knows how to talk, like a prototype from the saga. The main projector shows 60 thousand stars, and the side projector shows the five heroes of the space opera. And that's not all: the set includes 4 projections of the legendary starships: Death Star, Millennium Falcon, Imperial Destroyer and X-Wing.

A powerful light source - Multi-color LED - projects a color and volumetric image onto a flat surface. To obtain a circle diameter of 2.7 m, it is necessary to provide a distance from the device to the improvised screen of at least 2 meters. Reviews say that this is not an ordinary night light with improvements, it is an example of an excellent futuristic design.

BONDIBON Young prodigy

The reviews note that, unlike more expensive devices, this home planetarium is an excellent gift for children who are fond of science and like to assemble devices on their own. Thus, the journey through the galaxy is preceded by the study of the structure of the home planetarium, and upon completion of its assembly, the child can already enjoy the effect of real reality created by his own hands, which is doubly pleasant!

This scientific and educational set contains detailed instructions and a diagram of the construction of an apparatus that broadcasts an image of the starry sky, and also includes interesting facts about space - what is weightlessness, why orbital space stations are needed, what the human body feels during overloads, what are the features of spacewalk and many others. A home planetarium will help develop horizons and encourage further study of astronomy. As for the quality of the device, users note that for a low cost it is quite justified, however, it is far from ideal - a flimsy design, the need to periodically glue parts. At the same time, despite the obvious shortcoming, buyers continue to unambiguously recommend the product for purchase.

Sititek Media

The model with built-in FM tuner and powerful stereo speakers is perfect for relaxing to music. The optics are sensitive to different distances, the image is clear on the ceiling, wall and any protruding objects. The difference between the planetarium is in the swivel wheel with date and time stamps. You need to choose one of 365 days a year, indicate the desired part of the night from 20:00 to 02:00 - and you can admire the reliable position of the heavenly bodies.

The owners say it's not just a toy for kids, but a complete home astronomy center. I am glad that Russian localization has appeared (packaging, instructions, signature of the constellations in Russian), there is an automatic shutdown function and 5 rotation speeds. The set includes discs with the sky of the Northern Hemisphere, a book about the signs of the Zodiac and a poster with the zodiacal constellations. You can power the device from the mains or using 3 AA batteries - a great option for family leisure in case of a blackout.

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This set will surely interest every young scientist. With it, you can turn the walls and ceiling of a room into a starry sky. Thanks to the device, the little astronomer will study the changes in the position of the stars depending on the time of day and year. To do this, you just need to rotate the disk with the constellations.

Bresser Junior Delux

Brightness, brightness and realism are the main features of the Bresser Junior Delux home planetarium. It is capable of projecting 8,600 stars and 61 constellations, while simulating the daily rotation of the celestial sphere. Even more realism is provided by the shooting stars function, which is launched together with the main program. The device projects constellation lines so that they can be found quickly and easily remembered.

The Bresser Junior Delux Planetarium can be installed on any smooth surface. It is easy to maintain, runs on three AA batteries and has an automatic sleep timer. An excellent choice for travel as it is capable of projecting images even on the inside of the tent. Pros: traditional German quality, environmental friendliness and 100% safety for the child. Cons: Poorly detailed image, causing some stars to merge.

National Geographic Space

Home viewing of photographs of the US National Geographic Society will give the child and the adult an unforgettable experience.The tape has 20 slides depicting the inhabitants of the underwater kingdom, and the second set is made on a space theme and includes two dozen pictures with comets, planets, galaxies. The main difference of the kit is that the demonstration is complemented by a brochure with illustrations. It is based on National Geographic research and is often used as a teaching aid.

The reviews confirm the high quality of the British product and the ease of management. The low cost is due to the fact that it is not quite a planetarium in the usual sense of the word, but rather a filmstrip. Nevertheless, the brightness and clarity of the picture are at their best. If the room is completely dark, the demonstration evokes only pleasant emotions in the owners. The expressive design of the product in the form of a bathyscaphe will well complement the interior of the nursery.