RSA Cosmos Renovates Fujitsu Planetarium at De Anza College: 15 m (50 ft) dome with stunning real 4K projection

The perfect hybrid solution combining SkyExplorer astronomy software and Konica Minolta Infinium Σ starball

A State-of-the-Art hybrid planetarium

RSA Cosmos is proud to unveil the renovated Fujitsu Planetarium at De Anza College in Cupertino, California. The upgraded facility features a 15 m (50 ft) dome equipped with two Sony GTZ 380 projectors delivering real 4K resolution, delivering breathtaking, high-resolution astronomical visuals.

This perfect hybrid solution combines the best astronomy simulation software, SkyExplorer, with the precision and finesse of the Konica Minolta Infinium Σ starball. The renovation highlights how RSA Cosmos French team and Konica Minolta Planetarium Japan team operate seamlessly as a single, unified entity, delivering a fully integrated hybrid solution tailored to the planetarium’s needs.The precise coordination ensures that the opto-mechanical starball and digital projection work seamlessly together, delivering experiences that are scientifically accurate, visually stunning, and flexible for live presentations. Fully synchronized, this combination allows educators and presenters to offer immersive and interactive astronomical experiences, merging scientific accuracy with digital flexibility.

De Anza College: A Hub for Science and Learning

Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, De Anza College serves over 21,000 students annually. The Fujitsu Planetarium is central to its astronomy program, which enrolls more than 2,700 students each year, while also welcoming families and the local community for educational shows and immersive experiences.

The renovation ensures that the planetarium continues to offer live presentations, laser shows, and field trips, giving visitors a chance to explore the universe in both scientifically accurate and visually spectacular ways.

SkyExplorer in Action: A Director’s Perspective

Toshi Komatsu, Planetarium Director:

“As a new SkyExplorer user, I have been impressed by the wide range of built-in functions and models included with the system. Getting content onto the dome is remarkably easy – just a quick search in the software’s database and a double-click delivers what I need, whether it is a 2D image, a 3D model, or an immersive demonstration module to explain a concept.

Since we do a lot of live presentations in our dome, SkyExplorer’s flexibility in helping answer questions has been invaluable. Even after thorough training sessions, there is still so much to explore in the system. But I know that if I ever get stuck, RSA Cosmos’ Support Team is ready to assist. They have been incredibly responsive, providing answers to questions and remote sessions to tweak settings and keep us running smoothly.

We are thrilled with our new system. Paired with our opto-mechanical Konica-Minolta Infinium S star projector, we look forward to many years of sharing the best skies and the latest astronomical discoveries with our community!”

Bringing the Universe to Life

“The Fujitsu Planetarium renovation represents the pinnacle of hybrid planetarium technology,” says Bahar Gumus, Senior Sales Manager at RSA Cosmos – “By combining SkyExplorer, the leading astronomy simulation software, with the precision and finesse of the Konica Minolta Infinium  Σ  starball, fully synchronized, we have created a perfect hybrid solution. Visitors now experience scientific accuracy, digital flexibility, and stunning visual immersion in every presentation.”

With this project, RSA Cosmos strengthens its position as a leader in cutting-edge planetarium installations, delivering experiences that are educational, interactive, and visually unforgettable.