Home Planetarium, Dark Skys DS Star Projector

In the market for a home planetarium? Look no further, not only is this highly functional it is that statement piece you've long so desired. The one piece that you and your friends cannot stop talking about. This beauty of a piece can compliment any room in any design. It's modern, sleek, and functional. The build quality is second to none. Yes, this has a premium price tag but you are taking home premium hardware. It's a very small price to pay to have these stars glistening all in the convenience of your own home. Its a mood setter, a conversation starter that you and your family/friends will enjoy. Chris, the seller, has been extremely responsive and helpful. I am only bummed out about the discontinued feature of the night light but if it gains more traction and enough people want it then it might come back! The door is not yet closed everyone. With your help we can popularize it and one day maybe just maybe we can upgrade.

I hardly write reviews, but I had to counter some of the ridiculous, misleading ones I have read. In no way is this planetarium cheaply made. It seems some people don’t know the difference between aluminum and plastic. Yes, the actual projector body is plastic, but that is probably because of the great night light feature. The rest of it is made of brushed aluminum and glass. The projection quality is incredible, and not the the brightest, but that is probably by design as it would probably wash out some of the detail. Maybe some of the reviewers need to read the instructions and learn that there is a focus dial. A little pricey, but well worth it. Looking forward to buying some disks now.

The projection is the highest definition I've seen so far for these types of home planetariums. But idk... U would expect to have more animation and features for that price

I am a bit sad that it did not come with the lamp function. Mine arrived with a small part of the pull out tab for the disc broken. It did not look bad, so i was ok with it. This is a realistic projector, and its worth it if you have the money, otherwise, i am also satisfied with the cheaper Pococo.

I truly wanted to love this. But for something as expensive as this l expected to be very impressed. Im not. It only comes with one disk only. (other companies gives12 disks) The instructions are very vague. The light Is way too bright to truly enjoy the experience with the chrome stormy weather, which cost $119,Plus the company charge u $19 for expedited shipping only..which arrive in one wk. how is that expedited? l have tried to follow the instruction to dim the light but to no avail. Honestly l enjoy my other $59.99 light projector way more. This is a very expensive gadget. To me it is not worth the hefty price. Im seriously thinking of returning it. Please stay away from buying disk here they do not rotate( deep sea) Im very disappointed

Update: I moved to midtown Manhattan where there are too many lights yet check out the picture- I have the shades up and the device still projects perfectly! Plus I have my TV on! I just love my planetarium! ———— I love this product! As the pictures show, I have the one with the nightlight and feel that it is a masterpiece! (Products like these that are made by hand are no longer produced). It’s sad that everything nowadays is mass produced and therefore not unique. Mine has a serial number which shows its uniqueness and authenticity. Anyway, I am a huge lover of space and this home planetarium hits the spot for me. It is intense enough to for me to have it on while watching TV (as pictured). The shooting star and different discs are amazing add on’s. I plan on buying more discs in the future!

The disc projected perfectly. The shooting star a neat effect. All switches worked perfectly except the rotation one. After four or five try’s, it started to rotate including the speed of rotation. HOWEVER, it would hesitate and then continue rotating. I turned off the unit several times to see if the switch would work first time trying. It wouldn’t all the time. Applied for refund. It was supposed to be a 53rd anniversary gift to my husband. I considered keeping because all the other switches work but finally decided that at $600 it should work perfectly. So returning. An update: I contacted Miller Engineering. I did hear back from them within 24 hours. Said all units are tested before leaving, switch must have come out of adjustment during shipping. I have sent this unit back requesting a refund, didn’t want to risk another unit with same issue. However, after two prompt communications with the company I have decided to order another unit after this has processed. My husband did love the night sky so will try again. Will give another update. A further update…. Much to my chagrin, error is with operator and not unit. After very patient and concerned emails with owner of company, the realization that I was missing an important step came to light. I am very happy that the unit wasn’t just returned and left at that! I think my husband (and I ) will be quite happy with this projector and will be buying new discs this week to start a collection. Thank you Chris!

I tried several other planetariums with lower price tags. None produced a life-like and true-to-form projection of the night sky. But this on DID. Love the rotation, meteor, and intensity features. The focus wheel provides for a very clear and stunning visual. Now that I have the Northern Hemisphere sky, I'll buy the Southern Hemisphere sky...want to see the Southern Cross that you can see from Chile or Australia. Also think I buy one of the nebulae or aurora sky slides.