Smithsonian and CU grad launch immersive VR space show "Starstruck" in Denver this summer
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John Wenzel
Summary
A new virtual reality show called "Smithsonian Starstruck: An Immersive Experience" is opening in Denver this summer. Created by a University of Colorado graduate in collaboration with Smithsonian astronomers, the 1-hour VR experience (with 40 minutes of free-roam VR) uses real astronomical data from the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, NASA, and the European Space Agency to transport viewers into exploding stars, black holes, and onto space observatories like the James Webb Space Telescope.
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bskySmithsonian and CU grad launch immersive VR space show "Starstruck" in Denver this summerdenverpost.comKey quotes
· 3 pulled'Smithsonian Starstruck: An Immersive Experience' is a 1-hour show with 40 minutes of 'free roam' virtual reality that opens in Denver and four other cities this summer.
It depicts cosmic wonders using real astronomical data from the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, NASA and the European Space Agency.
A far-out virtual reality show led by a University of Colorado grad and top Smithsonian astronomers will transport viewers into exploding stars and black holes, all while standing on the James Webb Space Telescope and other space observatories.
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