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 Washington, D.C. on June 12 and created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, the experience takes visitors on a seamless journey through the cosmos, from dazzling galaxies to the edge of a black hole.

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• Begin your cosmic journey at a Smithsonian-run observatory under a sky alive with constellations.
• Climb aboard powerful telescopes and uncover the universe’s greatest mysteries in immersive 3D.
• Hear the Sun's vibrations and behold solar flares 30 times larger than Earth.
• Explore an exoplanet where volcanoes erupt and diamonds glitter beneath its surface.
• Witness a spectacular supernova, recycling star stuff into new stars and planets.
• Stand at the edge of a supermassive black hole as a star plunges into its grasp.

General info:
📅 Dates & Time: Select your date & time directly in the ticket selector.
📍 Location: 926 F St NW, Washington, D.C. 20004
⌛ Duration: approx. 1 hour (the VR experience lasts 40 minutes)
👤 Age requirement: Ages 10+
👥 Group Size: Up to 6 guests can enter the experience at the same time. Groups of 6+ will be asked to stagger their entry every 3 minutes.
💬 Content available in English and Spanish
💰 Price: ticket prices start at $24.50
♿ Accessibility: We are committed to ensuring all visitors can enjoy the experience
❓ Please consult the FAQs of this experience here

Description
Smithsonian Starstruck: An Immersive Experience is a 3D interactive, virtual reality experience that begins at Earth’s observatories and launches visitors into the universe aboard the world's most powerful space telescopes. Developed in close collaboration with the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO), Starstruck translates astronomical data into a breathtaking journey through space. Blending cutting-edge immersive technology with authentic science and powerful storytelling, Starstruck brings the vast depths of the cosmos to life in an entirely new way.