STARLAB Portable Planetarium System — Part A — Set-up, Operation and Maintenance©2008 by Science First/SATRLAB, Buffalo NY 14216. www.starlab.com.
Set-up/Operation • A-10 •5. Begin connecting the fan by rst attaching the bottom two snaps on the fabric. The bottom snaps are located about 2 feet
• A-11 • Set-up/OperationSTARLAB Standard ProjectorUnpacking and Setting Up the Standard STARLAB ProjectorOnce the STARLAB dome has been inated,
Set-up/Operation • A-12 •jector case and store it in a safe location outside of the dome.* Then lay the case at on its back, lift the side of the in
• A-13 • Set-up/OperationThe projector should then be placed on top of the case oriented with the side lamps hanging over the edge. This will maxim
Set-up/Operation • A-14 •NoteWhen cylinders are not in use, they should always be stored in either the projector case or a cylinder case. Never leave
• A-15 • Set-up/Operationlocation with this edge.” The cylinder stays tilted due to friction and will stay in this position until you change it. No
Set-up/Operation • A-16 •Before replacing the projection lamp, it is a good idea to make sure that the bulb is indeed burned out. There are several p
• A-17 • Set-up/OperationFront1 FiberArc lens and fiber-optic housing: gimballed light source for projection2 Projection on/off switch3 Projectio
Set-up/Operation • A-18 •Unpacking and Setting Up the STARLAB FiberArc ProjectorThe STARLAB FiberArc Projector is packed in a STARLAB projector case
• A-19 • Set-up/OperationChanging the Projection CylindersAll of the projection cylinders used on the STARLAB planetarium are designed to work in t
Set-up/Operation • A-20 •position. You should see the light come on in the top center of the projection head. After about one minute the lamp will be
• A-21 • Set-up/OperationAdjusting the LatitudeYou can set the STARLAB projector to view the sky from any location in the northern or southern hemi
Set-up/Operation • A-22 •useful for measuring star angles in celestial navigation and for calculating the position of the sun along the ecliptic duri
• A-23 • Set-up/OperationChanging the Bulb on the Meridian ProjectorNoteThe same bulbs (SL-550) are used in both the Meridian and Cardinal Points p
Set-up/Operation • A-24 •Changing the Arc Lamp Projector BulbThe main projector bulb is located in the rear of the projector in a pull out drawer tha
• A-25 • Set-up/Operationat the base of the housing near the outside edge. There is a small picture of a fuse on the outlet just below the slot on
Set-up/Operation • A-26 •Projecting the Sun and MoonNoteThese instructions apply to both the Standard and FiberArc Projectors.The SunThe Stareld Cyl
• A-27 • Set-up/Operationthat are true lunar calendars, like the Jewish, Chinese, or Muslim calendars, the phases repeat exactly each month, so the
Set-up/Operation • A-28 •Projecting Planets with the Starfield CylinderIn addition to the magnetic moon phase inserts, the STARLAB accessory box also
• A-29 • Set-up/OperationTaking Down and Packing Up The STARLAB After you have completed your STARLAB presentations for the day, it’s time to brea
• A-3 • Set-up/OperationGetting StartedIntroduction ...A-4Safety Rules ...
Set-up/Operation • A-30 •NoteMake certain that you are using the correct lid! The lid for the cylinder cases is the same size as the projector case l
• A-31 • Set-up/OperationRoutine Maintenance of the STARLABWhile the STARLAB planetarium system is designed to stand up to repeated use, it does o
Set-up/Operation • A-32 •Fan/BlowerAfter several months of use, dust and dirt will build up on the fan blades and motor. This can easily be removed b
• A-33 • Set-up/OperationTroubleshootingWhat happens if the projector does not go on even when I know the power outlet works? There is a fuse on th
Set-up/Operation • A-34 •STARLAB User TipsEntering and Exiting the STARLABBecause the STARLAB dome is an air-supported structure, leaving the door op
• A-35 • Set-up/Operationsee everything without blocking the view of other visitors. When the program is over, move the wheel chair out of the tunn
Set-up/Operation • A-36 •Marking Positions On the DomeFor many activities, it is useful to mark positions as reference points inside the plan-etarium
Set-up/Operation • A-4 •Getting StartedIntroductionThank you for your purchase of the STARLAB Planetarium System. We welcome you to a growing family
• A-5 • Set-up/OperationSafety RulesIn order to maximize the overall quality of your STARLAB experience, and make cer-tain that the system componen
Set-up/Operation • A-6 •The STARLAB Portable Planetarium SystemThe STARLAB Planetarium System consists of an inatable dome, (which comes in two siz
• A-7 • Set-up/Operationair-supported structure. This will result in the top of the dome being flattened somewhat as it rests against the ceiling. A
Set-up/Operation • A-8 •Preparing the Floor SurfaceBecause the STARLAB dome has no oor of its own, and participants sit on the oor, it is important
• A-9 • Set-up/OperationSetting Up the STARLAB DomeBefore Unrolling the Dome1. Check the electrical outlets that you are planning to use to make s
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