Destination Guide FAQDiscover the many science and technology applications and communities inside the Second Life virtual world.
Page 1 of 2
Palomar Observatory
The world famous Palomar Observatory sits majestically atop Honah Lee Mountain in the beautiful Blake Sea/Hollywood complex area of SL. Enter the observatory and learn about the building of the great observatory and enjoy great images of the night sky and lessons on astronomy. Great horseback riding (nine sims) surround the observatory.
View this destination »
National Space Society
The Second Life presence of the National Space Society, an international organization of like-minded people, from the interested public to grassroots activists to astronauts and space scientists. Meetings are held here weekly at 3pm SLT on Mondays.
View this destination »
Oddprofessor's Science Center
Oddprofessor's Science Center is a virtual physics lab used by the students at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf over at the Rochester Institute of Technology. The center is open to the public; stop by and see!
View this destination »
Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Moon Landing
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11’s moon landing with the National Space Society in Second Life. Visit their Tranquility Base venue on Saturday, July 20th for two historic video watch parties at 1pm and 7:30pm SLT. There will also be a Space Age Sock Hop with DJ Aristippus from 4pm to 6pm SLT.
View this destination »
Exploratorium Island
Based on the Exploratorium Museum in San Francisco, this inworld exhibition area features several interactive attractions including The Tent of Elucidation, The Illusion Pavillion, PiHenge Circle and much more.
View this destination »
Spaceflight Museum
The International Spaceflight Museum hosts a series of exhibits and events about real-world space travel. Ride a rocket into space and explore the planets! Rockets and spacecraft from the past, present and future. More info at: ismuseum.org
View this destination »
Genome Island
Tiny cells and proteins make a big impression on this build dedicated to the study of microbiology. Step inside a rotating plasma membrane, check out elaborate dioramas, and play interactive games designed to teach students and scholars alike more about the micro world.
View this destination »
David Rumsey Maps
Discover antique maps in a unique, experiential way and explore a 3D recreation of Yosemite in 1883.
View this destination »
Raymaker Field Studies Centre at Bowness
Learn more about geography, geomorphology, and the earth sciences by exploring this island and interacting with its exhibits. Highlights include the ability to walk directly inside a volcano, an earthquake simulator, and a climate change/reef health simulation.
View this destination »
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
From NASA's California Institute of Technology, this exhibit showcases and explores the history of space travel and its related technologies.
View this destination »Page 1 of 2
Facebook
Instagram
Twitter
YouTube
Flickr