Download Programs

The software for full-dome mirror projection is now available on the Web, and is mainly free.

Downloads for Windows or PCs

• Stellarium (free): www.stellarium.org (select Windows)
• Nightshade (free): www.nightshadesoftware.com (select Downloads, Windows)
• Celestia (free): www.shatters.net/celestia (select Download, Windows)
• To warp Fisheye movies for Mirror projection (charge US$45): lochnessproductions.com/tools/imgwarper/imgwarper.html

Downloads for Mac Computers

• Stellarium (free): www.stellarium.org - (select Mac 10.6 Intel)
• Nightshade (free): www.nightshadesoftware.com
• Celestia (free): www.shatters.net/celestia (select Download, MacOSX)
• To warp Fisheye movies for Mirror projection - "Warp Player" (charge US$90): http://paulbourke.net/miscellaneous/domemirror/tgawarp

Technical Groups

We thoroughly recommend that all who operate full-dome projection, in whatever mode or system, should register as members of the following groups for a constant stream of useful advice and information.

Larger domes: groups.yahoo.com/group/fulldome
Smaller domes and mobiles: tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/small_planetarium