About Exploration Dome

Online Science/Astronomy Sessions

Who We Are

History

Exploration Dome was founded in 2012 by Martin Conroy. Along with his wife Debora they have inspired children to learn science in a fun and interactive way, and science is FUN!
Martin is a passionate science enthusiast and also has certs in Astronomy, IT and Business.

He has covered the country with Exploration Dome and will continue to do so until all children on our island experience science in a fun, interactive and affordable way.

Who we work with

Our target groups are Schools, Scientific Organisations, Science Festivals, Corporate events. We have visited over 200 schools throughout Ireland covering all counties. We work annually with NUIG, SLIGO IT, GMIT, MIDLANDS SCIENCE and some of our Corporate customers include FACEBOOK, VODAFONE and BOSTON SCIENTIFIC.

We also have worked with councils from several counties around Ireland and Northern Ireland and had several outings with RTE and RTE junior.We also work with schools with children with Special Educational Needs and we can provide wheelchair accessible shows for all ages.

Sky Explorer 2021

Exploration Dome is now providing online sessions with the most up to date Planetarium Software; SkyExplorer 2021

There will be options for:

* Interactive Virtual Science and Astronomy shows for Schools. Shows can be tailor made in collaboration with teachers.These sessions will be given through ZOOM/Webex/Skype/Teams.

* Interactive Virtual Science and Astronomy shows for the general public. Different shows will be offered for public sessions. Topics will change monthly. There will be sessions for children, adults and families. These sessions will be given through ZOOM.

* Interactive Virtual Science and Astronomy shows for Corporate events and Festivals/Exhibitions. These sessions will be given through ZOOM.

The Dome

About

Our mobile planetarium is designed to explore science, astronomy, geology and geography in a fun and interactive way.We provide a fully mobile digital planetarium dome with astronomy and science shows to schools, colleges, youth clubs and scout groups.

Exploration Dome uses state-of-the-art Full dome 360 degree 3-D digital projection technology, stunning graphics and advanced computer simulations. Our Astronomy shows and Full dome films are suitable for all ages and are projected throughout the inner surface of the dome to fully envelop the audience.

Specifications

Our mobile planetarium dome is 6 metres in diameter and can sit up to 45 people. It is very easy to set up and take down and has a vertical zippered doorway for entry and exit without crawling or squeezing! Self-adjusting vents keep the dome inflated even if the power is cut.

The dome has no floor, allowing for easy emergency exits. A high velocity fan inflates the dome and provides continual fresh air exchange and inflation airflow is directed away from the audience for comfort.