Dome Theater GAIA

Dome Theater GAIA is a dome-shaped image theater, which is permanently installed at Miraikan.

Dome diameter: 15.24 m
Inclined angle of the dome: 23.5 degree
Number of seats: 112 seats (all reclining seats)
Sound: 7.1 channel surround system

Dome Theater Program Showing / Program Schedule

Image system 1: All Sky super high precision 3D image system "Atmos"

Atmos is Japan's first All Sky super high precision 3D image system which was introduced in January 2009. Its name is an abbreviation for "Allsky Three-d Movies for Sentients" and was inspired by the very atmosphere of our Earth. Please enjoy the next generation image experience by Atmos which pursues reality where you can feel the presence of the vibrant atmosphere.

Opening program of Atmos "BIRTHDAY - What Links the Universe and Me -"

- Characteristics of Atmos -

■ Bright and superfine images

It can project bright and super high definition images equivalent to eight times the power of Full HD resolution digital images with 4 high intensity projectors. It sophisticatedly and dynamically portrays astounding visuals of a program.

■ All Sky 3D images

3D image Atmos that covers the entire sky is more like an atmosphere than a video. You can experience a brand new imaging technology with an overwhelming immersive sensation.

■ Wide perspective 3D glasses

With the adoption of the goggle-type 3D glasses, which do not obstruct your vision, you can enjoy the dynamic all sky 3D images.

■ Coupled with MEGASTAR-II cosmos

The expression level of the program is heightened by having Atmos combined with the realistic starry sky projected by MEGASTAR-II cosmos that projects 5 million fixed stars, a number noted by the Guinness Book of World Records as the greatest number projected by any planetarium in the world.

For detailed specifications, please refer to our press release.
[Press Release] Dome Theater GAIA Introducing the 3D Image System (PDF format)

Image system 2: Planetarium Projector "MEGASTAR-II cosmos"

MEGASTAR-II cosmos projects 5 million fixed stars and has earned the coveted designation of "the most advanced planetarium in the world" by the Guinness Book of World Records. It has released numerous original planetarium programs, which project dazzlingly realistic starry skies, and it has become possible to release these programs in collaboration with "Atmos."

[Special site] MEGASTER-II cosmos

Image system 3: All Sky Movie projector

It is an image projector to project films created for large screen and dome-shaped theaters.

All Sky Movie "Space Elevator - Future Dreamed by Scientists -"