Exploring the Frontiers of Space in 3D

Abstract

An immersive, virtual exhibit of large telescopes and space missions is described. The exhibit overcomes the difficulty members of the public have in appreciating the scale and complexity of modern, astronomical research facilities. Using very detailed 3D models, ground- and space-based telescopes that are impossible to visit in person can be explored through a virtual space, created with Epic Games’ Unreal Engine tool.