Visiting the stars (and planets, and telescopes) in VR
Summary
A review of Smithsonian Starstruck, a 40-minute VR astronomy walkthrough that guides users through the Sun’s neighborhood, a supermassive black hole, and various exoplanets and observatories. The piece discusses hardware variations (HTC Vive Focus 3, Vive Focus Vision), onboarding, and the immersive experience, concluding that it’s a compelling, educational escape for space enthusiasts rather than a pure tech showcase.