Smithsonian Starstruck: An Immersive Experience - Waitlist

⭐ Smithsonian Stars: An Immersive Journey Through the Cosmos is a one-of-a-kind virtual reality adventure that lets you not only see the universe but truly experience it. Developed in close collaboration with the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, this immersive 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 PM local time. 🚨

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

General Info:
📅 Date & Time: starting 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 start staggered, with a new group every 3 minutes
💬 Languages: Available in German and English
💰 Price: Tickets from €25.90
♿ Accessibility: the experience is wheelchair accessible
❓ Here you can find the FAQs for more information about this experience

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, Smithsonian 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, Smithsonian Stars brings the cosmos closer to you than ever before.