Virtual Reality

Screenshot of the VR program showing the Earth with the Moon and Sun in the distance
Screenshot of the VR app showing the Moon and information about the Kopff Crater

The VR Program is suited for a grade 6 or higher class.

It can be scheduled for Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. There is a morning slot (usually 9:30am) and an afternoon slot (usually 12 or 12:30), but we're flexible on the start times.

Programmes will include:

  • Explore the solar system in Virtual Reality!
  • A guided tour of the historic Plaskett Telescope
  • A planetarium show

Additional Details

  • $150
  • about 1.5 to 2 hours long
  • Maximum of 1 class for the Program
  • Supervision: One adult per 12 students
  • Transportation is the School’s responsibility

Explore the Solar system

With the VR headset on, students will fly around the solar system visiting, not only planets, but other solar system objects like dwarf planets and moons. While exploring, they can note some of the weird and unusual things that they see along the way.

 

Schedule a VR Program

Fill out the VR Scheduling Form (the button below) to give us some basic information, and we'll get back to you.

If you have any questions, contact Calvin Schmidt at schools@centreoftheuniverse.org.

VR Program Scheduling Form