Institution & Observatory

Bring the universe
to your public space.

Observatories, planetariums, science museums, and research institutions get a custom licensing package built around your infrastructure, audience size, and display requirements, not a one-size tier.

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Dome & Large-Format Displays

GLEN renders at any resolution. Planetarium domes, multi-screen walls, and 4K visitor kiosks are all supported configurations.

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Custom Branding

Remove TheGalaxyDB branding from embeds. Add your facility name, logo, and color scheme. Your public space, your identity.

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Kiosk Mode

Lock the interface to a curated object list, a single galaxy, or a guided tour sequence. No distractions for general visitors.

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Offline & Local Hosting

Facilities with limited connectivity can run a locally-hosted instance. We'll handle the setup and data synchronization schedule.

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API Access & Webhooks

Full API access at your data tier. Pull live galaxy data into your own exhibits, mobile apps, or research pipelines.

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Staff & Docent Training

We'll run a training session for your staff and provide documentation tailored to how your facility will actually use GLEN.

How facilities use TheGalaxyDB

Planetarium lobby kiosk: A touchscreen display running GLEN in kiosk mode, locked to the current night's featured objects. Visitors explore before the show.

Dome full-sphere rendering: GLEN's 3D galaxy renderer output piped to a fisheye projection system for full-dome shows. Custom tour sequences programmed in advance.

Research institution data pipeline: API access to the 22.4M galaxy catalog with morphology, redshift, and spectroscopic data for integration into existing analysis workflows.

Museum interactive exhibit: Multi-touch table with GLEN embedded in a custom interface, visitors rotate, zoom, and navigate by galaxy type. Custom object collections curated by museum staff.

Observatory public night: Per-visit deep-sky object display driven by your observation schedule, showing real catalog data on objects you're observing that night.

Submit Institution Inquiry

Tell us about your facility and what you're trying to build. We'll come back to you within two business days with a proposed configuration and pricing.

Describe your screens, displays, or dome. Include approximate resolution if known.

Please fill in all required fields.

We respond within two business days. No sales pressure, just a conversation about what fits your facility.

Inquiry received.

Thank you for reaching out. We'll review your facility details and follow up within two business days with a proposed configuration and pricing. Check your email for a confirmation.