WebbVR: The James Webb Space Telescope Virtual Experience
The wonders of space defy description – so see it for yourself! Explore the universe like never before in the fully immersive WebbVR experience. The James Webb Space Telescope and its infrared-light perception of the cosmos are simulated using NASA data, along with bonus information and interactive learning experiences.
The awe-inspiring WebbVR environment puts users in the midst of science concepts, presenting realistic, data-based collision physics, Newtonian gravity, gas viscosity, and the electromagnetic spectrum in a new, accessible way.
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Credits
Director: | Chad Smith |
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Additional Credits: | 3D Unity Engineer: Sam Silverman, Project Scientist, Webb Science Communications: Dr. Alex Lockwood, Senior Informal Education Specialist: Tim Rhue, Senior Education and Outreach Scientist: Dr. Quyen Hart |
Contact
Publicity Contact: | Christine Pulliam |
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Details
Primary Entry: | Platinum Badge Film Badge |
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Secondary Entry: | Music Badge Interactive Badge Film Festival Wristband |
Genre: | Documentary |
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Language: | English |
Runtime: | 20 mins |