Exeter: Stunning Virtual Tour of Exoplanets Takes Its One Millionth 'Passenger'

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Exeter: Stunning Virtual Tour of Exoplanets Takes Its One Millionth 'Passenger'

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University of Exeter | 2018 Apr 26
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One million budding astronomers and space enthusiasts have taken a magical tour to explore the exotic worlds orbiting distant stars, through a stunning virtual reality documentary.

The spectacular and dramatic first-person journey across the landscape of six exoplanets was designed and created by astrophysicists from the University of Exeter, in conjunction with ‘We The Curious’ in Bristol and visual effects artists from Cornwall-based animation studio Engine House.

The team created a detailed 360° visual display to teleport viewers from Earth to these exotic worlds, to see how they differ from our own planet.

The researchers also provide a commentary to guide virtual space travellers through the experience.

Since launching late last year, the virtual planet tour has attracted one million views on the social media channel, Youtube. ...
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