⭐ Starry Cosmos by the Smithsonian is a unique virtual reality adventure that doesn’t just show you the universe — it actually takes you inside it. Developed in close collaboration with the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, this immersive experience lets you travel through the cosmos — from dazzling galaxies to the edge of a black hole.
🚨 Join the official waitlist for Starry Cosmos in Vienna to get priority access to the pre-sale and an exclusive 25% discount. The public pre-sale begins on Thursday, August 20 at 12 PM local time. 🚨
- Stand beneath a sky full of constellations as you next to the Smithsonian’s Whipple Observatory
- Explore powerful telescopes and unravel the biggest mysteries of the universe
- Listen to the vibrations of the sun and witness solar eruptions 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 stellar 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: 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 at a time. Larger groups start staggered 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
Starry Cosmos by the Smithsonian 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, Starry Cosmos 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, Starry Cosmos brings the cosmos closer than ever before.
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