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How you can explore the cosmos, virtual reality style, in a new Smithsonian experience
WTOP • • science
Key Points:
- The Smithsonian has launched a new immersive 3D virtual reality experience called "Starstruck," offering visitors a unique window into the cosmos without leaving the ground.
- Located in Penn Quarter, the 5,000-square-foot attraction is a collaboration between Fever and the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, created using actual scientific data and astrophysicist consultation.
- Visitors can virtually explore cosmic phenomena such as standing on the sun’s surface, encountering a black hole’s event horizon, and viewing the Pillars of Creation, providing a sense of the universe's vast scale.
- The experience is accessible by strapping on a VR headset, with more details available on the Smithsonian Starstruck website.
- Coverage of the attraction was featured on WTOP’s “Matt About Town,” which airs Tuesdays and Thursdays on 103.5 FM and is also available on YouTube and social media platforms.
