Visiting the stars (and planets, and telescopes) in VR
Summary
The Smithsonian Starstruck is a 40-minute virtual reality (VR) experience that lets visitors explore space, including stars, black holes, and distant planets. It started in Washington, DC, and will soon open in other U.S. cities, using VR headsets to provide an immersive astronomy tour.Key Facts
- Smithsonian Starstruck is a VR tour focused on astronomy and space exploration.
- The experience lasts about 40 minutes and includes visits to places like near the Sun, a black hole, and the exoplanet Janssen.
- It began in Washington, DC, in May and will expand to Denver, Orlando, and San Antonio later this year.
- Visitors use HTC Vive Focus VR headsets, with newer models planned for the future.
- The VR tour features NASA observatories such as the Hubble, Chandra X-Ray, and James Webb Space Telescopes.
- Participants can interact with virtual models of telescopes and take virtual pictures.
- The tour explains star life cycles and shows harsh conditions on alien planets.
- Tickets cost between $18 and $35, with discounts for groups and early buyers.
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