![]() ![]() I have also used a laser stars projector for a good back-ground star effect but it is not the same as the effect of looking into the night sky. I originally bought he PRO version for this reason, however it is WAY to dim to be even visible against even the most subtle laser pattern. I put on abstract and graphic laser shows just like the old Laserium shows that were shown in planetariums around the world, they always looked great in this environment as the start field from the start projector worked as a fantastic backdrop to the patterns and images projected by the laser in the show. Hi, I have the older PRO version, as much as I do think it projects a good image, I find it very dim if not used in a totally blacked out room. In my opinion, this product is better suited for a class room setting, instead of a home. The HomeStar is an interesting gadget, but the 200 price tag makes it a little prohibitive for most casual astronomy buffs. This feature is kinda neat, but quickly becomes ho-hum when you realize that the star always shoots in the exact same location every time… ![]() The Shooting Star function will display a shooting star approximately once every 30 seconds, as long as the Diurnal Motion function is also enabled. Everyone can do that… But I didn’t and still don’t know the names of all the other star formations. Sure, I could pick out the Big Dipper and Little Dipper. I was disappointed that the HomeStar didn’t come with any documentation to tell you the names of the constellations. The other software disk shows the constellations. It sure does look like you are gazing up at the night sky, doesn’t it? I was surprised at how bright and focused the stars actually were. Here is an image that I captured while using the star disk. Several LEDs display the status for each of the switch features. Enabling the timer allows the HomeStar to automatically power off after the desired duration. There is also a Timer switch, that can be set for 15, 30 or 60 minutes. A complete revolution takes approximately 12 minutes (the speed can not be adjusted). ![]() It simulates the movement of the stars in the night sky. Diurnal motion can be set to either clockwise (South) or counterclockwise (North). This switch is used in conjunction with the Diurnal Motion switch. There is also a Shooting Star toggle switch. There is an On/Off slider switch, which is pretty self explanatory. There are only 4 switches to worry about. You would imagine that a planetarium might be somewhat complex to operate. Fixing the position is accomplished by tightening the long screw arms on each side of the stand.Īll of the switches are located on the top of the projector. The angle of projection is easily adjusted by swiveling the globe up or down. This globe-like projector was developed in collaboration with Takayuki Ohira, who created the world’s most advanced planetarium projector called the MegaStar Cosmos II. The $200+ price tag should clue you in on that fact. NOT! That’s why I had to think of him, when Brando asked if I was interested in reviewing the Sega Toys HomeStar planetarium.Įven though the HomeStar is being sold by Sega Toys, this is definitely not a toy. So he came back home late at night about half frozen. One of the times that he did go out, it was in the middle of Winter. It was difficult to find a place where lights from houses and street lamps would not ruin his star gazing attempts. The thing was that I think he only actually used the scope maybe once or twice. ![]() He was very proud of that telescope and had a special foot locker that he kept it in. When I was a kid, I remember my Dad having this large Yellow Celestron telescope. If you buy something through the links on this page, we may earn a commission at no cost to you. ![]()
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