Smithsonian Starstruck: An Immersive Experience - Waitlist

⭐ Smithsonian Stars: An Immersive Journey Through the Cosmos is a one-of-a-kind virtual reality adventure that doesn’t just show you the universe — it puts you right in the middle of it. Developed in close collaboration with the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, this immersive experience exhibition takes you on a breathtaking journey through the cosmos: from dazzling galaxies to the edge of a black hole.

🚨 Join the official waitlist for Smithsonian Stars in Vienna to get priority access to the presale and an exclusive 25% discount. The public presale begins on Thursday, August 20 at 12:00 PM local time. 🚨

• Stand beneath a sky full of constellations beside the Smithsonian’s Whipple Observatory
• Explore powerful telescopes and decode the biggest mysteries of the universe
• Listen to the vibrations of the sun and witness solar flares 30 times the size of Earth
• Visit an exoplanet where volcanoes erupt and diamonds sparkle beneath the surface
• Experience a spectacular supernova up close as star matter is recycled into new stars and planets
• Venture to the edge of a supermassive black hole as it devours a star

General Info:
📅 Date & Time: from September 30
📍 Location: Immersive Center Donauturm, Donauturmplatz 1, 1220 Vienna
⌛ Duration: approx. 1 hour (including a 40-minute VR experience)
👤 Age requirement: 6+. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult
👥 Group size: Up to 6 people simultaneously. Larger groups depart every 3 minutes
💬 Languages: Available in German and English
💰 Price: Tickets from €25.90
♿ Accessibility: the experience is wheelchair accessible
❓ Please consult the FAQs for this experience here

Description
Smithsonian Stars: An Immersive Journey Through the Cosmos is a fully interactive 3D virtual reality experience that begins at the Smithsonian’s Whipple Observatory before catapulting you deep into space aboard the world’s most powerful telescopes. Designed in close collaboration with the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, Stars transforms real astronomical data and images into a breathtaking journey of discovery through the universe. By combining cutting-edge immersive technology, authentic science, and cinematic storytelling, Stars brings the cosmos closer than ever before.