Smithsonian Starstruck Opens 40-Minute VR Space Exhibit in San Antonio
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Updated · San Antonio Current · Jul 3
Smithsonian Starstruck Opens 40-Minute VR Space Exhibit in San Antonio
3 articles · Updated · San Antonio Current · Jul 3
Summary
Thursday's opening at Shops at Rivercenter brings an hour-long Smithsonian Starstruck attraction to downtown San Antonio, centered on a 40-minute free-roam VR journey through galaxies, black holes and stellar lifecycles.
Real data from the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory powers the experience, which also draws on findings from Hubble and James Webb to add sound and touch to the visuals.
Groups of up to six can enter at a time, and the exhibit is aimed at visitors 10 and older as a way to make complex astronomy more accessible.
Tickets cost $20.40 to $23.80 through Fever, with the exhibit running 10 a.m. to 6:40 p.m. Thursday through Sunday at 849 E. Commerce St.