Filed under: Arts, Education, Exhibit, Science | Tags: astronomy, exploratorium, mars, meteor, Science
website(s):[Exploratorium@SecondLife][Exploratorium@SanFrancisco]
slurl(s):[Visit the Exploratorium]
Article By Pet Handsohn
I wanted to check out something a little different after I stumbled upon the Exploratorium’s SL website. They have some very stimulating projects going on across their sim, some that should be must-sees on any SL explorer’s agenda.
If you don’t know what the Exploratorium is, in real life it’s a “museum of science, art and human perception” in San Francisco, California. (Link provided above) I haven’t been there myself, but Pixel has, and she tells me it’s one of her favorite places to visit :) After having discovered their base of operations in SL, I can understand where she’s coming from.
Most (if not all) of the exhibits on the Exploratorium sim are related to astronomy – my favorite discipline of scientific study! They have many interactive displays, my favorite of which is the simulation of a meteor crashing into the surface of Mars. I guess it’s not strictly interactive… you’re expected to stay in your seats, but after the meteor hits, gigantic lava rocks go flying everywhere! Singed my ear :) Then, of course, you can also see what a head on meteor impact feels like by running out into the simulation field after hitting the button.
A good wayside stop with plenty of fun facts always makes for a good SL (and RL) detour.
