Space and time may be intrinsically related but the tight relationship is rarely as apparent as it is demonstrated by the Inflativerse. The blow-up dome is a mobile Starlab planetarium, bringing the wisdom of the stars easily and directly to students.
Dreamed up by Evelyn Johnston and Boris Haubler of the University of Nottingham, the inflatable orrery can be speedily pumped up in just five minutes' time. The extraordinary Inflativerse structure is equipped with a projector and an assortment of cylindrical filters which cast glowing images across the expansive darkened interior.
But the Inflativerse exhibits more than constellations, it also shows children maps of the world's ocean currents and the Earth's plate tectonics. It is an accessible setting that will inspire kids' interest in outer space and their own planet, experienced conveniently from their very own schools.
What's Driving This Trend
- Mobile Planetariums
- Opportunity for businesses to develop portable and inflatable planetariums that can bring the wonders of outer space directly to students.
- Educational Technology
- Opportunity for companies to integrate technology and educational content to create immersive learning experiences.
- STEM Education
- Opportunity to create STEM-focused educational programs and resources that foster students' interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Who This Affects Most
- Education
- Opportunity for educational institutions and edtech companies to incorporate inflatable planetariums and educational content as part of their curriculum.
- Event Planning
- Opportunity for event planning companies to offer mobile planetarium experiences for educational and entertainment purposes.
- Science Communication
- Opportunity for science communication organizations to use inflatable planetariums as a tool for engaging and educating the public about space and science.
