Destination Guide FAQDiscover the many science and technology applications and communities inside the Second Life virtual world.
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Women In S.T.E.A.M. @ Inspiration Island
Addressing the challenges for females undertaking study and careers in Science Technology Engineering Arts and Mathematics, Women In S.T.E.A.M. by Thuja Hynes, celebrates remarkable individuals and presents forward-looking and pro-active options for all.
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 regions) surround the observatory.
Brodmann's Brain @ Inspiration Island
This giant Interactive build shows functional areas of the human brain. Brain regions activate (glow) based on functions, such as dancing and love. Developed by Osangar.
WBH Illusion Pavilion
This interactive exhibit presents Illusions of perspective, motion, shading and contrast by master builder Emileigh Starbrook. Explore mind-bending displays including the Necker Cube, Roget's Palisade, and many more!
Parker Solar Probe
NASA's Parker Solar Probe is an ongoing mission that is revolutionizing our understanding of the Sun and improving our ability to forecast major space-weather events that impact life on Earth. The exhibit includes a detailed model of the spacecraft, a scale model of the inner solar system, mission information, and current news.
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!
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.
Health Hacienda
A new special information area on Coronovirus (COVID-19) in Second Life has been set up at the WBH Grove of Wisdom/ Health Hacienda on Inspiration Island. You can read the statistics and basic facts about the virus. Health Hacienda is created by Brielle Coronet, a RL Medical Librarian at a USA based teaching hospital.
Physics & Mechanics Immersive Experience
Experience the compelling science educational opportunities available with virtual physics on April 5th! During the first hour, there will be a demonstration of the amazing self-powered machines by Emilin Nakamora, Ronda Barbosa, and Thuja Hynes. They will speak on discoveries about physics in Second Life. From 10am to 11am SLT, participants will build their own devices, guided by the presenters. Event is in text.
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
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