THE CASSINI DOME
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THE 5.8M DIAMETER CASSINI DOME WILL ACCOMMODATE UP TO 42 PRIMARY SCHOOL-AGE PUPILS, UP TO 32 SECONDARY SCHOOL PUPILS OR UP TO 26 ADULTS.
The Cassini dome was designed to fit in halls which can easily fit the Pioneer dome with room to spare but are not quite large enough for the Voyager dome, to give a full primary class or youth group plenty of room in each session.
Although a full secondary class can fit in the Cassini dome in a large enough classroom, it is recommended that a larger venue be found so either the Voyager or Galileo dome can be used instead, to give secondary students more room in the dome.
The Cassini dome can also be used for smaller groups at public events where a room or hall is not large enough to take one of the bigger domes.
The minimum hall dimension requirements for the Cassini dome are: at least 6.2m wide, with at least 3.5m of clear, unobstructed height (that’s 20’4” wide by 11’6” high)
To avoid disappointment, it is very important that you measure your hall / gym etc. to be certain that it meets with these minimum dimension requirements (especially height, which should be measured from the floor to the lowest light fixture / beam below the ceiling in the area where the dome would be set up).
If you are in any doubt, please do not hesitate to contact us to discuss the circumstances of your hall. For example, Simon may be able to fit the dome in between beams or light fittings that are slightly too low if they are spaced far enough apart. If the hall is quite narrow, it may be possible to lean gym mats against the wall to protect the dome from damage.
Audience members sit on the floor when in the Cassini dome as, unlike the larger domes, it is not possible to accommodate chairs within it. For school bookings, everyone normally sits on gym mats on the floor. For youth group events such as Cubs or Brownies, if no mats are available, please ask everyone to bring a cushion to sit on!
In the event of an emergency, the entire dome can be safely deflated in a matter of seconds without it touching anyone inside.
The dome requires access to two normal power sockets.
To learn about the smaller
Pioneer Dome, click here.
To learn about the larger
Voyager dome, click here.
To learn about the larger
Galileo dome, click here.
