Imagine being able to reach out and touch the stars without ever lifting off from the ground.
A new immersive, 3D virtual reality experience from the Smithsonian offers guests a window into the cosmos — the first of its kind in D.C.
In Thursday’s episode of “Matt About Town,” WTOP’s Matt Kaufax gets “Starstruck!”
The 5,000-square-foot Penn Quarter attraction is a collaboration between events company Fever and the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. It was built from actual scientific data, with designers consulting real-life astrophysicists to conceptualize the dimensions of the known universe.
Whether you’re standing on the surface of the sun, encountering the event horizon of a black hole, or being whisked away to take in the Pillars of Creation, the sheer scale of this attraction will make guests feel like they’re floating, and give a sense of wonder that emphasizes just how vast the universe is.
Strap on a headset and check it out for yourself!
Details on the experience can be found on Smithsonian Starstruck’s website.
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