# At-Home Star Projectors Takayuki Ohira's 'Megastar Class' Home Planetarium Recreates the Night Sky By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-02-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-planetarium References: [japantrends](http://www.japantrends.com/takayuki-ohira-megastar-class-million-stars/) & [japantrendshop](http://www.japantrendshop.com/megastar-class-home-planetarium-by-takayuki-ohira-p-3268.html) Takayuki Ohira is one of Japan's most well-known planetarium designers who is now making it possible for the average consumer to enjoy a starry night sky with his new home planetarium. The 'Megastar Class' is a [projection device](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epson-ef51) that beams out more than a million stars over 180 degrees, turning entire ceilings and walls into a realistic simulation of the sky. In order to fully enhance the authenticity of the device, Ohira's Megastar Class design also includes a diurnal motion that's set to the 35th parallel north. Since this is a Bluetooth-enabled device, it's also able to create a number of [ambient mood lighting scenes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boom-air), including ones that mimic dusk, dark and blue skies. At a price of over $17,000, unfortunately this at-home planetarium system doesn't come cheap to amateur stargazers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **At-home Planetariums:** The trend of at-home planetariums is growing as consumers seek immersive and realistic experiences of the night sky from the comfort of their own homes. - **Projection Technology:** The advancement of projection technology enables the creation of highly detailed and immersive simulations, opening up opportunities for innovative applications and experiences. - **Smart Lighting:** The integration of smart lighting capabilities into devices like home planetariums provides users with customizable ambiance and mood settings, enhancing the overall experience. ### Where This Applies - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can leverage at-home planetariums to offer unique and immersive virtual reality experiences, expanding the possibilities of entertainment systems. - **Interior Design:** Interior design professionals can incorporate at-home planetariums into their designs to create captivating and awe-inspiring environments that simulate the night sky. - **Education:** Educational institutions can utilize at-home planetariums as educational tools to enhance astronomy lessons and provide students with interactive and engaging learning experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Star-Finding Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stellarscope-1.md) - [Astronaut Night Light Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/night-light-projectors.md) - [Rooftop-Mounted Space Telescopes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celestron-origin.md) - [Smart Personal Observatory Telescopes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vaonis-hyperia.md) - [Laser Home Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epiqvision-mini.md) - [Mood-Enhancing Smart Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/etoe-starfish.md) - [Artificial Meteor Shower Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meteor-shower-display.md) - [Contemporary Home Theatre Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magic-lamp.md) - [Revolutionary Long-Throw Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/longthrow-projector.md)