Smithsonian Starstruck: An Immersive Experience

Smithsonian Starstruck: An Immersive Experience is a first-of-its-kind virtual reality adventure that doesn't just show you the universe — it places you inside it. Launching in Denver, and created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, the experience takes visitors on a breathtaking journey through the cosmos, from dazzling galaxies to the edge of a black hole.

Highlights:

• Stand beside the Smithsonian’s Whipple Observatory, under a sky alive with constellations.
• Climb aboard powerful telescopes and uncover the universe’s greatest mysteries.
• Listen to the Sun's vibrations and behold solar flares 30 times larger than Earth.
• Explore an exoplanet where volcanoes erupt and diamonds glitter beneath the surface.
• Witness a spectacular supernova as star stuff is recycled into new stars and planets.
• Venture to the edge of a supermassive black hole as it pulls a star into its grasp.

General Info:

• Dates & Time: Select your date & time directly in the calendar
• Location: York Street Yards
• Duration: approx. 1 hour (including a 40-minute VR experience)
• Age requirement: 10+
• Group Size: Up to 6 guests may enter at a time. Groups of 6+ will stagger entry every 3 minutes.
• Accessibility: We are committed to ensuring all visitors can enjoy the experience
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