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title: "Dark Skys DS-FX Home Planetarium Star Projector"
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# Ultra-slow disc rotation 3.1M stars projected Rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery Dark Skys DS-FX Home Planetarium Star Projector

**Brand:** dark skys
**Price:** 186152CFA
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌠 Bring the universe home — don’t just watch stars, live among them!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Dark Skys DS-FX Home Planetarium Star Projector by dark skys
- **How much does it cost?** 186152CFA with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/546544088-dark-skys-ds-fx-home-planetarium-star-projector)

## Best For

- dark skys enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted dark skys brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Compact & Portable Design:** Sleek, lightweight build fits perfectly in any modern living space or office for instant celestial escape.
- • **Immersive Cosmic Ambiance:** Slow, silent star disc rotation mimics the natural movement of the night sky for ultimate relaxation.
- • **Endless Stargazing Freedom:** Built-in rechargeable battery lets you create your own night sky anywhere, anytime.
- • **Celestial Precision at Home:** Explore real constellations with scientifically accurate star maps, not just pretty lights.
- • **Durable Chrome-on-Glass Discs:** Long-lasting, fade-resistant star discs ensure your universe stays vivid night after night.

## Overview

The Dark Skys DS-FX Home Planetarium Star Projector projects over 3.1 million stars with scientifically accurate constellations using durable chrome-on-glass discs. Featuring a rechargeable lithium-ion battery and ultra-slow, silent disc rotation, it offers a realistic and immersive stargazing experience anywhere. Compact and portable, it transforms any dark room into a celestial sanctuary, perfect for astronomy enthusiasts and mindful professionals seeking a cosmic escape.

## Description

Imagine having the breathtaking beauty of the night sky right in your own home. The Dark Skys DS-FX Home Planetarium Star Projector is the perfect solution for creating a mesmerizing celestial experience. The DS-FX projects up to 3.1 million stars onto your ceiling, providing a detailed and realistic view of the night sky. It features a durable Chrome on class star disc designed to maintain long-lasting clarity. Built with precision, the DS-FX offers accurate and high-quality projections for an enhanced stargazing experience.

Review: Great alternative to Sega Homestar. Bright image, sharp focus, quiet slow rotation. - The DS-FX is a small, portable star projector / planetarium. It is similar in size and function to the Sega Homestar, but is much nicer and less expensive. The build of the projector is solid, and unlike my Homestar it can focus sharply. The projected image covers my entire ceiling and is quite bright, much brighter than the Homestar. The built-in battery lasts for several hours, and charging is easy via the USB-C port. The disc rotation is slow and stately, and almost completely silent. The control buttons are easy to find in the dark and feel solid. The projector includes a discount code for buying discs. The only downsides to the projector are: It uses its own format of discs, and so cannot use any of the wide selection of Homestar-format discs, which is a shame. And the available discs are--so far--only grayscale, no color at all. Hopefully Dark Skys will figure out how to make color discs so that the projector can display some of the amazing Hubble and JWST planetary and nebula images. Even with these negatives, I highly recommend the projector itself. Just it alone and the included disc are excellent, and at a good price. I like that the star discs are each built into their own trays and come with protective sleeves. However, the trays are bulky and surprisingly have absolutely no identification as to what is on the disc. There is an identifying sticker on the sleeve, but since the sleeve is separate from the disc, it's easy to mix them up. For now, with only a few fairly unique discs out, that's not a big problem, but it will be when more astronomical discs are produced. The included Northern Hemisphere disc does not include a sleeve. In terms of the discs, they are a bit hit-or-miss. The included disc is spectacular. It is a view of the Milky Way and zillions of other stars. However, as other reviewers have noted, most of the stars just seem to be grains or noise, and are distracting, not realistic in terms of representing a dark star-filled night. I'd personally prefer that most of them be removed or muted. Also, there is subtle banding or rippling in my disc's image. I've seen similar--and much worse--banding in Homestar discs, so this is a minor nit. I also bought the FX-20 Stormy Nights disc and FX-21 Moon disc directly from Dark Skys. The Stormy Nights disc is more of an artistic presentation, and subjectively it is nice, but just nice. I don't regret buying it, but will probably not use it often. The Moon disc is probably my favorite. It has a nice balance of the Moon plus a wide starfield, and there are not "too many stars" on this disc. My only nit is that I expected the Moon to be much larger. I would happily buy a second disc that is mostly or entirely filled by the Moon in high detail. Currently, there are two other discs available from Dark Skys, the FX-ADM Twinkling Stars module and the FX-22 Constellations disc, neither of which I personally am interested in. Overall, in terms of discs, I would recommend the Moon disc, and possibly recommend the Stormy Nights disc as an alternative to astronomical discs. I am looking forward to more discs from Dark Skys, hopefully color ones!
Review: Great budget-minded home star projector - I bought this for my son (14) for Christmas. He wanted a more realistic projector to replace/augment the galaxy projector he has had for a few years. This has been great so far. Battery life is about a week if we use the 1-hr timer each night. Picture quality is really good - he was blown away at the realism. There isn't much light cast below/sideways from the projector, which is great. I just ordered a couple more discs (moon & stormy night) at the Dark-Skys site so he has some variety. A few notes: 1) The charging cable seems like an ordinary USB-C, but I've been unable to get other USB-C chargers to work. The cable that comes with the projector is very short. Anyway, if the charging LED doesn't light when you plug it in to recharge, it's not charging. Learned that the hard way. 2) It's nice to be able to focus the projector image based on ceiling height. However, it has such a big throw (size on the ceiling) that it's impossible to get the whole projected image in focus. Only if you could have it in the center of the room would you have a chance at getting the image entirely in focus across the whole ceiling. But it still looks great - he just told me what section he looks at most often, and I made sure that was in focus. Overall, an amazing projector that my son loves. I'd recommend it!

## Features

- Chrome on glass star discs that never fade
- STAR DISC TURNS VERY SLOWLY!
- The DS-FX planetarium goes beyond just pretty lights - it allows you to explore the real night sky. You'll be able to locate actual stars and constellations, unlike other planetariums that simply paint a pretty view without any actual accuracy. The DS-FX brings the wonders of astronomy to your fingertips, making it an ideal choice for stargazers and enthusiasts alike.
- Transform your living space into a celestial haven and immerse yourself in the wonders of the universe. Don't miss out on this opportunity to experience the beauty of the night sky from the comfort of your home. Explore the universe like never before.
- Supper Portable with it's Lithium Ion rechargeable battery,Star roation is extremly slow for realistic viewing
- REQUIRES A DARK ROOM FOR CORRECT VIEWING, just like the real night sky< CAN NOT COMPETE WITH STRAY ROOM LIGHT

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0CD4X3BHB |
| Batteries | 2 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,070 in Video Projectors |
| Brand Name | Dark Skys |
| Color Name | black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars (61) |
| Date First Available | July 29, 2023 |
| Item Weight | 1.61 pounds |
| Item model number | DS-FX |
| Product Dimensions | 5.6 x 4.9 x 5.6 inches |
| Special Features | Portable |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Dark Skys
- **Connectivity Technology:** HDMI, USB
- **Display resolution:** 1024 x 768
- **Special Feature:** Portable

## Images

![Dark Skys DS-FX Home Planetarium Star Projector - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81OOuXWVSsL.jpg)
![Dark Skys DS-FX Home Planetarium Star Projector - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81qmKH07TRL.jpg)
![Dark Skys DS-FX Home Planetarium Star Projector - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81i2Rt9fvrL.jpg)
![Dark Skys DS-FX Home Planetarium Star Projector - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81z6GQXNAFL.jpg)
![Dark Skys DS-FX Home Planetarium Star Projector - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71TGTN7oD3L.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: How much brighter is the flagship DS-1 model compared to the DS-FX?**
A: Yes the DS1 is brighter but it’s hard to say how much brighter. My best guess is 30-40% brighter.
Thanks, Chris

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great alternative to Sega Homestar. Bright image, sharp focus, quiet slow rotation.
*by J***K on September 20, 2023*

The DS-FX is a small, portable star projector / planetarium. It is similar in size and function to the Sega Homestar, but is much nicer and less expensive. The build of the projector is solid, and unlike my Homestar it can focus sharply. The projected image covers my entire ceiling and is quite bright, much brighter than the Homestar. The built-in battery lasts for several hours, and charging is easy via the USB-C port. The disc rotation is slow and stately, and almost completely silent. The control buttons are easy to find in the dark and feel solid. The projector includes a discount code for buying discs. The only downsides to the projector are: It uses its own format of discs, and so cannot use any of the wide selection of Homestar-format discs, which is a shame. And the available discs are--so far--only grayscale, no color at all. Hopefully Dark Skys will figure out how to make color discs so that the projector can display some of the amazing Hubble and JWST planetary and nebula images. Even with these negatives, I highly recommend the projector itself. Just it alone and the included disc are excellent, and at a good price. I like that the star discs are each built into their own trays and come with protective sleeves. However, the trays are bulky and surprisingly have absolutely no identification as to what is on the disc. There is an identifying sticker on the sleeve, but since the sleeve is separate from the disc, it's easy to mix them up. For now, with only a few fairly unique discs out, that's not a big problem, but it will be when more astronomical discs are produced. The included Northern Hemisphere disc does not include a sleeve. In terms of the discs, they are a bit hit-or-miss. The included disc is spectacular. It is a view of the Milky Way and zillions of other stars. However, as other reviewers have noted, most of the stars just seem to be grains or noise, and are distracting, not realistic in terms of representing a dark star-filled night. I'd personally prefer that most of them be removed or muted. Also, there is subtle banding or rippling in my disc's image. I've seen similar--and much worse--banding in Homestar discs, so this is a minor nit. I also bought the FX-20 Stormy Nights disc and FX-21 Moon disc directly from Dark Skys. The Stormy Nights disc is more of an artistic presentation, and subjectively it is nice, but just nice. I don't regret buying it, but will probably not use it often. The Moon disc is probably my favorite. It has a nice balance of the Moon plus a wide starfield, and there are not "too many stars" on this disc. My only nit is that I expected the Moon to be much larger. I would happily buy a second disc that is mostly or entirely filled by the Moon in high detail. Currently, there are two other discs available from Dark Skys, the FX-ADM Twinkling Stars module and the FX-22 Constellations disc, neither of which I personally am interested in. Overall, in terms of discs, I would recommend the Moon disc, and possibly recommend the Stormy Nights disc as an alternative to astronomical discs. I am looking forward to more discs from Dark Skys, hopefully color ones!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great budget-minded home star projector
*by J***X on January 27, 2024*

I bought this for my son (14) for Christmas. He wanted a more realistic projector to replace/augment the galaxy projector he has had for a few years. This has been great so far. Battery life is about a week if we use the 1-hr timer each night. Picture quality is really good - he was blown away at the realism. There isn't much light cast below/sideways from the projector, which is great. I just ordered a couple more discs (moon & stormy night) at the Dark-Skys site so he has some variety. A few notes: 1) The charging cable seems like an ordinary USB-C, but I've been unable to get other USB-C chargers to work. The cable that comes with the projector is very short. Anyway, if the charging LED doesn't light when you plug it in to recharge, it's not charging. Learned that the hard way. 2) It's nice to be able to focus the projector image based on ceiling height. However, it has such a big throw (size on the ceiling) that it's impossible to get the whole projected image in focus. Only if you could have it in the center of the room would you have a chance at getting the image entirely in focus across the whole ceiling. But it still looks great - he just told me what section he looks at most often, and I made sure that was in focus. Overall, an amazing projector that my son loves. I'd recommend it!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Appearance
*by D***5 on January 14, 2024*

Likes; very sharp detail, medium amount of stars, not too bright, rotation, slow. Dislikes; no shooting stars, appearance becomes a bit monotonous. Absolutely no changes in scenery as there are only four other discs available, none with color. The one disc that you would want to have is generally out of stock. This projector just came available in July of 2023 so maybe the company will upgrade this planetarium soon. We will be returning this unit due to the reasons stated above. Lack of additional discs and color.

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