InfinitSky StarDome™ Comparison vs. Other Fiber Optic Ceilings / Domes
InfinitSky StarDome™		Other
Design	Complete and ready to install with integrated and accurate fiber optic constellations, cove light, sky painting, snap-on trim ring.	Dome (or drywall ceiling) plus add-on traditional fiber optic light source.
Location	Any desired ceiling location is possible.	Large overhead space is required to cool the fiber optic light source.
Installation Options	Flush Mount: Requires simple framing and drywall Surface Mount: with choice of two Drop-down molding designs Suspended: with Suspension Kit	Flush Mount or build-in-place.
Labor to Install	Typically one to two hours. Basic electrical skills required. (Time stated does not include framing and drywall for flush mount or additional wiring.)	Lay out starfield, drill, insert fibers, glue, secure, route fibers to light source, terminate hub, hot knife fibers, clip stars, paint, clip stars again, add coving and cove light.
Maintenance	Cove Light: 15 minute replacement time for every 25,000 hours of operation. Star Light Source: 1 minute replacement time for every 100,000 hours of operation.	Access overhead space to replace light every 2,000 to 6,000 hours.
Stars	LED's and fiber optics. See comparison table below.	Halogen illuminator box and fiber optics. See comparison table below.
Safety Certification	Fully tested, UL and cUL approved and labeled.	N/A

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InfinitSky Starfield Comparison vs. Traditional Starfield
InfinitSky LED Starfield		Halogen Starfield (Other)
Star Color	Whitish-blue natural star color, certain stars also tinted to their true colors (i.e. Red Giants, Blue Dwarves, etc.)	Yellowish Halogen lamp color.
Bulb Life	100,000 Hours	2,000 - 6,000 Hours
Power Consumption	Less than 2 watts	75 - 250 watts
Twinkle Effect	Shimmer like real stars. Solid-state electronically controlled. Approx. 20% of the stars twinkle. Very realistic!	Motorized twinkle wheel has all the stars undulating from dim to bright.
Audible Noise	NONE	Cooling fan noise.
Illuminator Location	Integrated into dome design.	Remote location; requires ventilation and servicable area.